Scholarships for teachers who want to work abroad

If you are teacher and want to work in universities abroad, take advantage of this opportunity. The Leitorado program has applications open to education professionals who aim to promote the Portuguese language in other countries.

Those interested in acquiring one of the grants have until October 8th to apply for the program, which has the partnership with the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (Capes) and the Ministry of Exteriors.

Those summoned will have the unique chance to teach classes for a period of two to four years. In addition to promoting the Portuguese language, those approved will have the role of disseminating Brazilian culture, literature and studies in these institutions.

To participate in the selection, it is necessary to meet some requirements, including having an academic background (doctorate or master's

) and experience teaching linguistics, applied linguistics, Brazilian literature or Brazilian culture. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will pay for the monthly scholarship and travel assistance.

The evaluation of candidates is scheduled to take place until November 30, 2015. DPLP and Capes will publish the results of the pre-selection until December 11, 2015. The program will possibly start in February 2016.

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