GCUB-MOB International Scholarship Programme

GCUB-MOB International Scholarship Programme for Master’s and Doctoral Studies in Brazil

The International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB) has announced the call for applications for the fifth edition of the GCUB-MOB International Mobility Programme (Call No. 001/2026).

The programme offers international students more than 880 full scholarships for Master’s and Doctoral programmes, including 539 Master’s scholarships and 350 Doctoral scholarships. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to study at 62 universities in Brazil.

The scholarships are awarded for the full standard duration of the programme and are equivalent in amount to the funding provided for Brazilian students. Participation in the programme and submission of applications are free of charge.

The programme is open to non-Brazilian citizens from countries that maintain diplomatic relations with the Federative Republic of Brazil.

The fifth edition of the programme places particular emphasis on the following areas:

• geographical diversity of participants;
• candidates from countries with a low Human Development Index (HDI);
• academic and teaching staff;
• female candidates;
• study programmes offered outside Brazil’s traditional urban centres.

Application period: May 25 - July 6, 2026

Application portal: https://mob.gcub.org.br/

Additional information: gcub.mob@gcub.org.br

Interested students and academic staff are encouraged to review the programme requirements and take advantage of this international academic development opportunity.