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With Focus on Public Health and Reducing Regional Inequalities, the Program Certified by the MEC Promises to Train More Than 500 Professionals in the Coming Years. Applications for Proposals Are Open Until January 7, 2025.
Have you ever imagined transforming your nursing career while contributing to improving public health in Brazil?
A partnership between CAPES and the Federal Nursing Council (Cofen) is offering an unmissable opportunity for nurses who wish to qualify at the highest academic level.
With the launch of notice No. 28/2024, interested parties can compete for master’s and professional doctoral programs, which prioritize the practical application of the research conducted.
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Understand How the Notice Works
The deadline for submitting proposals began on November 18, 2024 and will run until January 7, 2025.
This initiative is part of a strategic partnership that began in 2016 between CAPES and Cofen.
The main objective is to promote the qualification of nursing professionals through the Postgraduate Development Program (PDPG) in the field.
In addition to seeking practical solutions for the daily challenges of public health, the program aims to reduce regional inequalities in academic training, strengthening regions such as the Legal Amazon and states that do not have postgraduate programs in nursing.
Who Can Participate?
Higher education institutions, public or private, with postgraduate programs may submit proposals.
The courses offered need to cater to nurses with active registration in their regional councils and employment ties to health institutions providing services to the Unified Health System (SUS).
Slots are reserved for professionals in the field who are already working in the market and seek to advance their qualifications without abandoning their practical role.
Available Slots and Modality
The available slots were organized into two modalities:
- Main Class: aimed at institutions with established structures, offering 120 slots for master’s and 20 for doctoral.
- Remote Class (PCI): aimed at expanding access in more remote regions, providing 40 slots for master’s and 20 for doctoral.
Both modalities receive financial support, including funding and capital, to ensure that institutions can provide the necessary infrastructure.
Investments and Expected Impacts
Projected to train 420 masters and 80 doctors in the next five years, the program will have a total investment of R$ 9.48 million, financed by Cofen.
Capes will be responsible for the logistics of the selection process, from proposal analysis to monitoring the progress of the courses.
Reducing Inequalities and Internationalization
One of the main highlights of this initiative is the reduction of regional inequalities.
The priority will be for states that still lack professional master’s and doctoral programs in nursing.
Remote regions, such as the Legal Amazon, will benefit, ensuring access to high-quality education.
Another unique aspect is the possibility of internationalization.
Students will have opportunities for exchange programs abroad, broadening their perspectives and contributing to impactful technical-scientific production.
How Will the Selection Process Work?
The submission of proposals must be done entirely online through the CAPES portal.
Interested parties must fill out a specific form, attach the required documents, and meet the criteria outlined in the notice.
After the proposal analysis, anticipated to occur in April 2025, the selected institutions will publish their own notices for the registration and selection of candidates.
Practical Contribution to Public Health
Unlike many traditional academic courses, the master’s and professional doctoral programs have a practical focus.
This means that the research developed by students must provide real and applicable solutions to the challenges faced in the daily operation of the health system.
This initiative strengthens national scientific production and contributes to improving public health, both locally and nationally.
The Importance of This Program for Brazil
In a scenario where public health faces numerous challenges, training nursing professionals with a high academic level is an essential strategy.
The program not only values nurses but also creates a virtuous cycle of development: more applied knowledge leads to better practices, which in turn results in higher quality care for the population.
Want to Know How to Participate?
If you are a nurse, have active registration, and meet the program requirements, don’t miss this opportunity!
Institutions interested in participating must register on the CAPES website, while professionals should await the publication of specific notices by the selected universities. register here.
And you, do you believe this is an effective way to value nurses and improve the SUS?
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