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Free Master’s at UFMA Opens 20 Spots in Teaching Science and Mathematics With Applications Until April 24 and Selection in Three Stages
The Federal University of Maranhão opened 20 spots for the Academic Master’s in Teaching Science and Mathematics. Applications are open until April 24, 2026, and the course is completely free, with classes starting after the selection process. This is a concrete opportunity for those looking to advance in their teaching career and engage in research in the educational field.
The public notice was published by the Graduate Program in Teaching Science and Mathematics. The course lasts 24 months and has a score of 3 from CAPES. Classes are held in the morning and afternoon, requiring 48 credits between subjects and the dissertation.
In total, there are 14 spots for general competition and 6 reserved for affirmative action. Additionally, there are 4 supplementary spots for university staff.
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Who Can Really Compete for One of These Spots?
The selection process is targeted at graduates in specific areas of teaching and bachelor’s degrees. Therefore, it is not open to all fields of study.
Professionals graduated in the following areas can apply:
- Biological Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Pedagogy with mandatory action in the early years of Elementary Education
- Licentiate in Education in Rural Areas with qualification in Natural Sciences and Mathematics
The reserved spots are for candidates with disabilities, Black individuals, Indigenous people, quilombolas, transgender individuals, and people with low income. Thus, the notice reinforces the policy of academic inclusion.
What Will Students Study Over the Two Years of Training?
The program organizes its research into two main lines. Both engage with current challenges of scientific education in Brazil.
The areas of concentration are:
- Technology, Culture, and Diversity in Teaching Science and Mathematics
- Digital Technologies and Educational Practices in Teaching Science and Mathematics
This means the course discusses everything from the use of digital resources in the classroom to cultural issues that impact teaching. In addition to mandatory subjects, the student develops their own research project, which will be turned into a dissertation.
Consequently, the free master’s prepares teachers and researchers for qualified action in both basic education and higher education.
What Are the Stages of Selection and How Does Evaluation Work?
The selection occurs in three eliminatory and classificatory phases.
First, the university conducts document analysis to verify if the candidate meets the criteria outlined in the notice.
Next, the pre-research project undergoes blind evaluation. In this stage, a minimum score of 7.0 is required.
After that, approved candidates defend the pre-research project in an oral presentation conducted via Google Meet. A minimum score of 7.0 is also necessary.
The final score is calculated with a weight of 40 percent for the written project and 60 percent for the oral defense. Therefore, argumentation skills have a decisive impact on the result.
Is the Diploma Recognized and What Is the Weight of This Qualification in a Career?
The course is an Academic Master’s recognized by CAPES, with a regulatory duration of 24 months.
Upon completing all subjects and defending the dissertation, the student receives the title of master. This diploma is valid throughout the national territory and expands possibilities for:
- Progression in the teaching career
- Work in higher education institutions
- Participation in public competitions
- Insertion in research groups
Additionally, the title strengthens the resume for those who wish to pursue a doctorate.
How to Apply Within the Official Deadline?
Applications are made exclusively through the UFMA SIGAA Portal. The period runs from February 23 to April 24, 2026.
The candidate needs to fill out the electronic form and attach the documentation required in the public notice. The application fee is R$ 100.00. Check the notice
As the deadline is set with no indication of extension, those wishing to participate need to organize their documentation in advance.
Application link: UFMA SIGAA Portal
And you, who already work or want to work in teaching Science and Mathematics, will you take this opportunity for a free master’s? Let us know in the comments.
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