1. Networks
LAECESS
The Latin America Early Career Earth System Scientist Network is a group of Young Scientists from Latin America aiming to promote networking, integrated science and soft skills. Currently working towards creating a platform to implement those objectives.
To know more:
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41612-022-00300-3
To get in contact:
https://laearlycareer.wixsite.com/latinamericaecess
AMERICAS WORKING GROUP
Under the guiding principle of providing equal opportunity for all scientists in the Americas, the IGAC Americas Working Group aims to build a cohesive network and foster the next generation of atmospheric scientists with the ultimate goal of contributing to development of a scientific community focused on building collective knowledge in/for the Americas. There is a priority on bringing together scientists from across the entirety of the Americas.
https://igacproject.org/working-groups/AmericasWG
ALACEA
(Asociación Latinoamericana y del Caribe para Estudios de Aerosoles)
At the Latin American and Caribbean Association for Aerosol Studies (ALACEA), we are dedicated to fostering collaboration and advancing the study and understanding of aerosols in the Latin American region. Aerosols play a fundamental role in diverse fields ranging from public health and air quality to climate research and influence on ecosystems.
https://alacea.atmosfera.unam.mx/
2. Opportunities and Scholorships
- The Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES), from the Brazilian Ministry of Education aims at the expansion and consolidation of postgraduate studies. Therefore, there are fundings for scholarships in all areas. To check the open calls: https://www.gov.br/capes/pt-br/acesso-a-informacao/acoes-e-programas/bolsas/bolsas-e-auxilios-internacionais/
- The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), from the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, foster scientific, technological and innovation research and promote the training of qualified human resources for research in all areas of knowledge. So, calls for fundings to develop studies in Brazil or to move abroad (also to receive students/researchers in the country) can be accessed here: https://www.gov.br/cnpq/pt-br
- EURAXESS Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) links researchers in LAC countries with Europe. Free information and events on research funding, research careers and collaboration opportunities: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/worldwide/lac
- L’Oréal-Unesco-ABC program for Women in Science: the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, in partnership with L’Oréal and Unesco, awards an annual Grant to young Brazilian female doctors with scientific projects of high merit to be developed over 12 months in national institutions: https://www.abc.org.br/nacional/programas-cientificos-nacionais/programa-loreal-abc-unesco-para-mulheres