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FAPESP / M-ERA.NET — Materials & Engineering

Funds transnational materials and engineering collaborations between Brazilian and international partners.

The FAPESP/M-ERA.NET 2026 joint call funds transnational R&D projects in materials science and engineering, connecting São Paulo researchers with European counterparts through the M-ERA.NET consortium. Six thematic areas are targeted: energy storage, energy conversion, surfaces and coatings, functional materials, materials for environmental challenges, and next-generation electronics materials. Sã

Transnational materials science and engineering R&D across six thematic areas — energy storage, energy conversion, surfaces and coatings, functional materials, environmental-challenge materials, and next-generation electronics materials.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.18 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 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.R$800K

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: fapesp.br