Program Overview

Introduction to University Programs

The University offers various programs for students, including the Programas de Inicia鈬o Cient凬ica e Tecnolica da Unicamp, which cater to undergraduate students and provide them with direct contact with research groups and lines of research. These programs aim to promote the learning of scientific techniques and methods.

Objectives of the Programs

The objectives of these programs are:

• To awaken scientific vocation and encourage new talents among undergraduate students
• To contribute to the formation and insertion of students in research, technological development, and innovation activities
• To contribute to reducing the average time for master's and doctoral degrees
• To contribute to the scientific formation of human resources dedicated to any professional activity
• To contribute to the formation of human resources dedicated to strengthening the innovative capacity of companies in the country
• To contribute to the formation of human resources for research
• To contribute to the formation of a full citizen, with conditions to participate creatively and entrepreneurially in their community
• To stimulate greater articulation between undergraduate and graduate studies
• To contribute to reducing the average time of stay of students in graduate school
• To stimulate productive researchers to involve undergraduate students in scientific, technological, and artistic-cultural activities
• To provide the grant holder, guided by a qualified researcher, with the learning of research techniques and methods, as well as to stimulate the development of scientific thinking and creativity

Program Classifications

The programs are classified into:

• Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Inicia鈬o Cient凬ica (PIBIC)
• Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Inicia鈬o Cient凬ica nas A鋏es Afirmativas (PIBIC/AF)
• Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Inicia鈬o em Desenvolvimento Tecnolico e Inova鈬o (PIBITI)
• Programa de Inicia鈬o Cient凬ica Volunt疵ia (PICV)
• Programa de Bolsas Dow Ilimite-se
• Programa de Bolsas Dow CRIE (Ci麩cia, Representatividade, Inclus縊 e Experi麩cia)

Congress of Scientific Initiation

The Congress of Scientific Initiation of Unicamp takes place annually, usually at the end of October, and aims to disseminate the results of Scientific and Technological Initiation projects carried out by undergraduate students from Unicamp and other institutions. The congress also aims to contribute to the development of competencies necessary for academic research, promoting the opportunity for interaction between researchers of all levels and areas.

Support for Poster Printing

For the 2025 Congress, the CPDC will offer support to students from the FE for printing posters for the Congress of Scientific Initiation of Unicamp. The request for printing, along with the artwork, must be sent to the CPDC via email between August 5th and September 5th, 2025. The poster size should be 90cm wide by 120cm high.

General Guidelines

• The student must be enrolled in a undergraduate course at Unicamp or another institution.
• The student must have an advisor who is a researcher at Unicamp.
• The student must comply with the regulations and guidelines established by the PRP.

Responsibilities

The responsibility of the CPDC is limited to receiving, forwarding for printing, and processing the payment of posters, as well as delivering the materials to the students. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the materials are in accordance with the specifications and guidelines of the PRP.

Calendar for 2025

• Inscriptions for the XXXIII Congress of Scientific Initiation: July 1st to August 4th
• Sending the poster in PDF format to the CPDC: August 5th to September 5th
• Withdrawal of the poster by the students at the CPDC: October 17th to 21st
• Realization of the XXXIII Congress of Scientific Initiation: October 22nd to 24th

FAPESP Scholarship

The FAPESP scholarship is intended for students regularly enrolled in undergraduate courses at public or private higher education institutions in the state of S縊 Paulo for the development of scientific or technological research. This scholarship is continuous, meaning it can be requested at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the workload of the Scientific Initiation/Techonological Initiation? The grant holder must fulfill a minimum workload of 12 hours per week, performing tasks related to and established in the research project.
• How do I apply for a scholarship from the Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Inicia鈬o Cient凬ica or Tecnolica (PIBIC/PIBITI)? The student must look for an advisor/researcher at Unicamp and discuss/present a possible research plan.
• What is the value of the scholarships? The value of the scholarship varies by modality. Check the updated values in the current edicts of the programs.
• Can a PIBIC grant holder do an internship? Both mandatory and non-mandatory internships can be carried out by grant holders, as long as a joint declaration is ensured that the internship will not affect their dedication to academic and research activities.