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 the area of Health Systems: Inclusion, Access, and Equity, aiming to develop an international research project and to promote the collaboration between U.S. and Brazilian research groups.

The Universidade de São Paulo (USP) looks for a scholar interested in collaborating in one of the aspects of the project “Planetary health: social and economic impacts considering sustainable exploration of natural resources and renewable energies”.

The project may include:

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. These partner universities are interested in hosting Distinguished Scholars and encouraging them to engage with students, faculty, and the broader community.