Fapespa

FAPESPA, the Amazon Foundation for Support to Studies and Research, is an institution dedicated to strengthening science, research and innovation in the state of Pará, Brazil. Its work focuses on supporting researchers and research organizations through public calls, funding programs, scholarships and partnerships. The foundation offers support for academic training, including master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral research, as well as scientific and technological initiation. It also promotes research networks and collaborative projects addressing topics such as biodiversity, sustainability and the development of the Amazon region.

Alongside funding, FAPESPA shares research findings and regional data through studies, bulletins, reports and other publications. Its work covers subjects including the economy, agriculture, tourism, demographics and public policy, helping inform understanding of social and environmental issues in Pará. The institution also organizes and participates in scientific events, fosters cooperation with Brazilian and international partners, and provides guidance and administrative resources for applicants and scholarship recipients.