Below you will find the institutions or people who have contributed their support and partnership to the Apoena Network.
Brazilian Embassy in Berlin
The Brazilian Embassy in Berlin is an important partner of the Apoena Network, having encouraged and supported its formation from the outset. The initiative is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ current policy of fostering and strengthening networks of Brazilian science, technology and innovation (STI) diasporas in various countries around the world. The MRE recognises the important potential of this audience to contribute to the development and internationalisation of Brazilian science.
Particularly in Germany, the mobilisation and engagement actions were marked by the 1st Meeting of the Brazilian Science & Innovation Diaspora in Germany, in February 2021, which attracted hundreds of researchers. Since then, the Embassy has provided support to all diasporans interested in cooperation with Brazil and, in particular, to the Apoena Network.
Mala de Herança Leipzig e.V.
The general aim of Mala de Herança is to support and strengthen families in teaching Portuguese and their cultures and heritages, offering them appropriate information on plurilingual education, the importance of reading and literature in this process, as well as organising diversified activities and contributing to promoting and strengthening bilingual and plurilingual education in the different contexts of the communities and countries where it operates. It also seeks to strengthen the self-esteem of children and young people and their plurilingual and multicultural identity so that they can later become full adults living with and between two or more cultures.
Founded in 2020, Mala de Herança Leipzig aims to encourage science and research; foster culture and the arts; promote education, both public and vocational, including support for students; encourage international spirit, tolerance in all areas of culture and mutual understanding between nations.
André Matarazzo
We would like to thank Andre Matarazzo for his support in structuring the network and for creating our logo. For more information about his work, please visit his website: www.matarazzo.me.
International partners
Apoena also co-operates with other networks of researchers around the world. See below for a map and descriptions of the networks.
◼ Brazil | ◼ Germany | ◼ International partners
Association of Brazilian Postgraduate Students and Researchers in the UK (ABEP-UK)
ABEP-UK is an association dedicated to strengthening academic and scientific relations between Brazil and the UK. They promote international collaboration, innovation and the exchange of knowledge between students, researchers and institutions.
Association of Brazilian Graduate Students and Researchers in France (ABEP-FR)
The main mission of APEB-FR, the Association of Brazilian Researchers and Students in France, is to encourage exchanges and promote the scientific production of Brazilian researchers in France. Founded in 1984, APEB-FR is a civil association of unlimited duration, run by elected and voluntary managers, non-profit-making and without political party ties. It brings together Brazilian researchers and students living in France. Its main objectives are: to be a forum for debate and dissemination of scientific and cultural production by Brazilians and/or about Brazil in France; to coordinate and encourage co-operation between the Brazilian and French scientific and cultural communities; to support academic, scientific and cultural work, facilitating the integration of new Brazilian students and researchers in France and promoting greater integration between its members; to work with research institutions (CAPES, CNPq, Universities, COFECUB, etc.) in order to propose and promote proposals for research. ) with the aim of proposing and monitoring policies to encourage and promote research and scientific work.
PUB Paris
PUB paris is a group that aims to unite Brazilian researchers and academics living in the Ile-de-France region in order to: – Disseminate and discuss scientific and academic topics produced by our community; – Create a network of contacts; – Share experiences and ideas; – Socially organise the group of Brazilian scientists, researchers and academics. We organise events with the aim of enabling interaction between Brazilians, eating coxinha and disseminating science from all areas.
Diáspora Ricercatori
If your goal is to build a dialogue with researchers working on the Brazil-Italy axis, Diáspora Ricercatori is the ideal network for you to develop contacts. Through this channel, you will be able to propose ideas, clarify doubts, absorb information and establish links with scholars working in the most different areas of knowledge.
Swiss-Brazilian Network for Academic and Professional Integration
The Brazil-Switzerland Academic and Professional Integration Network aims to support the Brazilian community in academic and professional matters by disseminating information, organising events and providing an environment for exchanging experiences and knowledge. We are an interdisciplinary network that connects researchers and professionals who are already in or want to come to Switzerland. We are a bridge between Brazil and Switzerland for labour market issues, education, technology and innovation. They stand for science, education, progress and equal opportunities.
Brasös Network
The BRASÖS association was created with the aim of connecting Brazilian researchers who have scientific/research collaborations in Austria, Slovakia and/or Slovenia. Our main goal is to be a bridge between these researchers and researchers working in Brazil in order to promote international scientific co-operation.
Association of Brazilian Researchers in Japan (ABrJ)
The Association of Brazilian Researchers in Japan strives to generate connections to stimulate intellectual capacity and encourage future generations, creating a more prosperous, fair and sustainable future for the union between Brazil and Japan. Its structure seeks to integrate four basic pillars: the Brazilian community living in Japan, entrepreneurs, government organisations and funding agencies.
PUB Boston
PUB Boston – Brazilian Researchers and University Students in Boston (with extensions in the New England region) is an interactive network of approximately 300 Brazilian researchers living in the region. Our mission is to use this knowledge network to discuss topics of common interest and catalyse new local and international connections in research, innovation and education. We work together to strengthen the Brazilian presence in universities, research institutes and companies in the region.
Centre for Former Brazilian Scholars Abroad
The Centre is a collective that seeks to discuss and draw up short-, medium- and long-term proposals that can innovate the existing mechanisms for mobilising scholarship holders and former scholarship holders to strengthen the internationalisation strategy of Brazilian education, science, technology and innovation. In addition, the Centre seeks to be a reference for the Brazilian scientific diaspora, representing and defending the rights and interests of Brazilian scholarship holders and former scholarship holders abroad.
SciBR Foundation
SciBr is a philanthropic, educational and scientific organisation dedicated to promoting meaningful cultural and cooperative exchange between the United States and Brazil in education, science, innovation and research. Our mission is to connect Brazilian scientists, artists and entrepreneurs working abroad and mobilise their talents to create a more prosperous, just and sustainable Brazil.