Universities

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)

Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center: Leads innovative research in biotechnology, collaborating with Brazilian institutions on projects such as sustainable biofuel production.
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology: Focuses on genomics research, exploring areas like cancer progression and tissue growth, with potential collaborative opportunities with Brazilian researchers.
National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA): Provides high-performance computing resources, supporting collaborative research efforts with Brazilian institutions.

FAPESP and Brasillinois Collaborative Research Grant: Supports research collaboration with faculty at universities and public research institutions based in São Paulo, Brazil. Awards up to $20,000 (Brasillinois) and $20,000 (FAPESP) per selected proposal.
Student Mobility Program: Facilitates the exchange of Brazilian undergraduate and PhD students, allowing them to spend a semester or up to ten months at UIUC.

College of Engineering: Engages in collaborative research in areas such as sustainable engineering and urban development, with potential partnerships with Brazilian institutions.
College of Education: Focuses on educational research and policy, exploring opportunities for collaboration with Brazilian educational institutions.

International Partnerships: Supports partnerships with international higher education institutions, foreign governments, and their agencies, facilitating academic programs, student and faculty exchanges, and research collaborations.
Community Collaboration: Dedicated to catalyzing community and economic growth, UIC's office of Community Collaboration fosters reciprocal collaborations with communities, including potential partnerships with Brazilian organizations.

Biology Department: Engages in research in areas such as ecology and environmental science, with opportunities for collaboration with Brazilian researchers.
School of Public Management and Policy (SPMP): Offers programs in public administration and policy, with a focus on leadership and management in public and nonprofit sectors. Potential areas for collaboration include public policy research and administration practices.

Collaborative Research: UIS faculty and students benefit from collaborative research with other scientists, including those at international institutions, facilitating joint research initiatives with Brazilian counterparts.
Graduate Public Service Internship Program (GPSI): Provides graduate students with opportunities to work in Illinois state agencies, gaining professional experience while pursuing their degrees.