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Regular Research Grant (Auxílio à Pesquisa Regular, APR)

Regular Research Grant (Auxílio à Pesquisa Regular, APR)

Funds academic researchers in São Paulo developing diverse innovation projects.

The Auxílio à Pesquisa Regular (APR) is FAPESP's primary continuously-open academic research grant, accepting applications year-round with no fixed annual deadline via the SAGe portal. The programme supports research across all fields of knowledge by researchers based at São Paulo public or private higher education and research institutions. Projects may run up to 36 months with a possible 6-month

All fields of knowledge are eligible; researchers based at São Paulo institutions submit year-round for projects up to 36 months, with an exceptional budget ceiling of R$ 600,000.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.11 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–42 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: fapesp.br