# Research funding initiatives in Goiás

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> Updated: 2026-09-17T18:23:45.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Academic and scientific research funding initiatives have been announced in the state of Goiás, Brazil.

The Federal University of Goiás (UFG) introduced a scientific initiation scholarship for a 12-month project focused on mapping promotion policies and socioeconomic impacts within the creative economy. This research opportunity, led by Professor Estela Najberg, provides monthly stipends for students in Applied Social Sciences.

Following this, the state government, through the Secretariat of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Secti) and the Research Support Foundation of the State of Goiás (Fapeg), launched the second cycle of the ‘Goiás pelo Mundo’ program. This initiative offers 50 grants of R$ 10,000 each to support researchers and doctors from local higher education and science institutions in attending international scientific events scheduled for early 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Goiás offers financial aid for researchers at international events

Researchers in Goiás can apply by October 2 for one of 50 grants of R$ 10,000 to fund participation in international scientific events scheduled for early 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gois-offers-financial-aid-for-researchers-at-international-events

### 2026-08-24: Federal University of Goiás offers research scholarship for creative economy study

The Federal University of Goiás is offering a 12-month scientific initiation scholarship for research on the creative economy in Goiás, aimed at Applied Social Sciences students.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federal-university-of-gois-offers-research-scholarship-for-creative-economy-study

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