IMPA opens applications for scholarships for the 2019 Summer Course.
Summer is approaching. And while many undergraduate and graduate students are making travel and vacation plans, the Mathematics students are taking advantage of the period to acquire even more knowledge in the IMPA Summer Course 2019, which will be held from January 7th to March 1st, 2019.
Aimed at researchers and students from other institutions, the program offers courses, mini-courses, and seminars. Students from outside Rio de Janeiro can now apply for scholarships to help with local expenses, in the amount of R$ 1,200.00, for a duration of two months. Those interested in the benefit can read more information here and apply until October 30th through the Institutional Teaching and Research System .
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Foreign students interested in participating in the program – with or without a scholarship – must have a valid student visa for regular enrollment at IMPA. The visa must be obtained before arrival in Brazil. Students from abroad must also register with the Federal Police within 30 days of their arrival in Brazil.
The courses offered in the Summer Program are free of charge, with the exception of evening classes. Participation can be requested by registering on the website, which should be available from December 17th.
Postdoctoral Visitor Program
The IMPA Summer 2019 Visitor Program, aimed at PhDs in mathematics, guarantees the opportunity for researchers to come and work at IMPA alongside our researchers during the summer break — January 2nd to February 28th, 2019.
During this scientific exchange, visitors enjoy the academic environment of IMPA, conduct research, and participate in weekly seminars in various research areas.
PhD holders interested in participating in the IMPA-Summer 2019 Visitor Program can register on the website until October 30th. As in previous years, IMPA expects to support the visit of approximately 80 researchers with scholarships.
To apply, you must attach a list of your publications and indicate the IMPA researcher you wish to work with.
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