Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Conditional
Nationality Foreign nationals from countries eligible under the active PEC-PG cooperation framework and call annexes; Pakistan eligibility should be reconfirmed against the current country list.
Minimum qualification Bachelor's degree qualifying for the selected Brazilian master's programme.
Minimum grade Competitive academic record; see the current official call.
Prerequisite background Relevant academic background required by the host programme/call.
Eligible fields of study Participating PEC-PG master's programmes in Brazil.
Work experience Not generally required unless specified by the programme.
Age limit No general age limit stated; programme/call rules may apply.
English / language Host programme language requirements apply.
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required No
Application fee No separate scholarship fee stated; admission/application fees may apply.
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Study at the participating Brazilian public/partner programme under PEC-PG scholarship arrangements.
Stipend Monthly maintenance scholarship according to the PEC-PG modality and responsible agency.
Travel support International airfare support is included under PEC-PG programme arrangements where specified.
Insurance Health-insurance support is included under the programme rules.
Other benefits International cooperation framework coordinated by MRE, CAPES and CNPq.
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Confirmed
Official CNPq Call 16/2026 is open 29 June–13 August 2026. Individual candidate timing/route can depend on the programme stage and participating institution, so applicants should verify the current PEC-PG instructions.
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