This award supports independent or collaborative research at Brazilian universities, research institutes and NGOs in exceptional cases. The strategic goal of the U.S.

The Universidade de Sao Paulo Medical School (FMUSP) is looking for a scholar to interact with a multidisciplinary group of researchers in Health Care Management. The goal is to develop an international research project and promote collaboration between U.S. and Brazilian research groups.

Teaching activities, if any, should not exceed three hours per week. 

The Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Awards, Interdisciplinary Network are pre-arranged affiliations to host exceptional scholars who conduct research relevant to any of five Brazilian partner universities countrywide.