Study ecology inside the Amazon itself: INPA's ecology programme in Manaus researches conservation, management and sustainable use of tropical forest ecosystems, with unmatched field access to the world's largest rainforest.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
Portuguese
Format
Full-time
Tuition
Tuition-free
Intake
March
Tuition-free (federal research institute); ~18-20 places/yr, open to Brazilian and foreign graduates. CAPES scholarships common.
Curriculum modules
Tropical ecology — Ecosystem structure, function and conservation.
Amazonian field research — Fieldwork from INPA's Manaus base and reserves.
Dissertação (master's thesis) — Independent research project.
Admission requirements
Diploma de graduação in biology or a related field
Selection via annual edital: exam, CV analysis and interview
Portuguese proficiency
Career destinations
Conservation Scientist — Research institutes & NGOs
Environmental Analyst — Government (IBAMA, ICMBio)
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