Uniting Innovation, Education, and Global Impact for Illinois and Brazil

Welcome

The Brasillinois Initiative fosters research collaboration and student mobility between the three universities of the University of Illinois System and public research foundations, universities, and federal agencies in education and health in Brazil.

In 2026, Brasillinois plans calls for research with state research foundations that are members of CONFAP, collaborative research on cancer with the São Paulo Research Foundation, and doctoral student mobility and research through the Ministry of Education Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education (CAPES).

Brasillinois forms part of the University of Illinois System’s effort to advance multidisciplinary and global collaboration to drive local and global impact.

Brasillinois News

Check here for updates on the calls for collaborative research proposals from CONFAP and FAPESP.

Our Vision

Knowledge Without Borders

Research

Education

Partnership

We believe the Global South and North have much to learn from each other—and that collaboration between Brazil and Illinois can model the next generation of equitable, cross-hemisphere engagement.

Our Focus Areas

Innovate for Climate Resilience

We partner with Brazilian institutions to tackle climate change through research in agriculture, energy, water systems and sustainability.

Advance Global Health

We partner with Brazilian health agencies to support interdisciplinary research to improve health.

Champion Democratic Inclusion

Through exchanges and research in law, education, and cultural studies, we explore how education and civic engagement can strengthen democracy, social justice, and equity.

Why This Matters

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Opens doors for students through language exchange and study abroad opportunities

Supports development in both urban and rural regions

Builds new knowledge to confront shared global challenges