FAQ DSE

Which is the minimum period of doctorate necessary to be apt to apply for an internship abroad?
In a minimum period of 12 months of doctoral enrollment.

Can I apply for a scholarship to CAPES PrInt-Fiocruz being a foreigner?
Yes, as long as you have a residence permit in Brazil.

Is it possible to apply for a period inferior of 6 months?
No. The minimum period allowed by CAPES is 6 months.

Can I exceed 48 months of scholarship beneficiary?
No. According to Capes Ordinance nº 23 of January 30, 2017, the scholarship holder of the CAPES PrInt-Fiocruz program may not exceed a total of 48 months of the doctorate, adding up to the time spent in Brazil and the sandwich scholarship period.

Which is the number of credits required by a scholarship holder?
There is not a number of credits required, however, it is expected that the scholarship holder has obtained a number of credits related to his doctoral program in Brazil that is compatible with the prospect of completing the course, in a timely manner, after the internship abroad.

Benefits/Scholarship

Which are the benefits granted under the CAPES PrInt-Fiocruz program?
The benefits available to future scholarship holders are regulated by Capes Ordinance nº 1 of January 3, 2020 depending on the modality, and may comprise monthly stipend for housing, installation aid, health insurance, and travel expenses. 

Will I receive any additional to carry my dependents with me to the internship abroad?
No. The CAPES PrInt-Fiocruz Program grants only benefits to the scholarship holder, not extending to its dependents.

Will I receive the benefits of the scholarship in deposit in my Brazil account?
Only the scholarship holders whose period abroad is up to 6 months are the ones who will receive their benefits in the Brazilian account. Those whose period abroad is longer than six months will receive the first allowances in their Brazilian account and the further allowances will be deposited in the international card they will receive in their Brazilian residence before traveling.

Is it mandatory to get a health insurance before traveling? 
Yes, as required by CAPES, the health insurance must be valid for the full period of internship.

Linguistic Proficiency

Which scholarship modalities require proficiency certificate under the CAPES PrInt-Fiocruz program?
The Sandwich Doctorate Scholarship and Training Scholarship.

Which proficiency tests are accepted under the CAPES PrInt-Fiocruz program?
Proficiency tests accepted are described in Annex XII of Capes PrInt  Notice 041/2017.
 
When should I present the language proficiency certificate?
It can be presented at the time of submission or within the deadline informed in the schedule of the Calling.
 
When does the language proficiency certificate is considered expired?
According to item 1.9 of Annex XII of Capes PrInt Notice 041/2017, "The last day of application in the respective Calling will be considered as the expiration date of the proficiency tests."

Is it necessary to present the language proficiency certificate for Portuguese-speaking countries?
Yes. For Portuguese-speaking countries, it is mandatory to present a certificate of proficiency in English, according to item 1.1 of Annex XII of Capes PrInt  Notice 041/2017.

Is the English proficiency certificate accepted for any country?
Yes, as long as it is accepted by the institution of destination and that it is expressed in the acceptance letter of the supervisor from abroad as a working language.

Qualification Exam

Is it necessary to approved on the Preliminary Examination to be eligible?
Yes. If you have not obtained approval by the deadline for registration in the selection process, you can present an agreement document from the coordinator of the Graduate Program stating that you have already fulfilled credits compatible with the prospect of completion of the course.