FAQ PVB

Is it allowed to submit more than one (1) proposal for Visiting Professor Scholarship?
Yes, as long as there are two distinct proposals with different activities.

The application can propose a different period between 15 days and 30 days?
No. The period allowed by CAPES is only for 15 days or 30 days of scholarship.

Benefits/Scholarship

What 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 funding to take my dependents with me to the internship?
No. The CAPES PrInt-Fiocruz Program grants only benefits to the scholarship holder, not extending to its dependents..

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 the internship.