Grants and Funding Opportunities
The Brasillinois Initiative supports research, mobility, and academic collaboration between the University of Illinois System and institutions across Brazil. Through partnerships with leading Brazilian agencies and institutions, Brasillinois offers funding opportunities designed to strengthen international research partnerships, support faculty engagement, and advance shared strategic priorities.
About Brasillinois Grants
Brasillinois grant programs are designed to:
- Promote collaborative research between Illinois and Brazilian institutions
- Support faculty mobility, academic exchange, and partnership development
- Advance projects in strategically important areas of mutual interest
- Strengthen long-term institutional relationships between the University of Illinois System and partners in Brazil
Funding opportunities may vary by program and may support activities such as:
- Joint research projects
- Seed funding for new collaborations
- Researcher mobility and exchange
- Workshops, meetings, and planning visits
- Early-stage international partnership development
Active Funding Opportunities
Brasillinois and FAPESP Call for Proposals
Request for Proposals: FAPESP and Brasillinois Collaborative Research Grant
Date: March 11, 2026
Deadline: May 7, 2026
Brasillinois and CONFAP Call for Proposals
Request for Proposals: University of Illinois System & CONFAP Collaborative Research Program
Date: March 25, 2026
Deadline: May 26, 2026
Additional Resources
Brasillinois Research Grant Budget Guidelines
Faculty who receive grants from Brasillinois must follow the applicable guidelines of their department and the university as pertains to safety, human subjects, environmental impact, intellectual property, allowable expenses, or other relevant areas.