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Oswaldo Cruz Foundation Is Still Accepting Applications for 85 Free Master’s Positions Starting in 2026. The Opportunities Are Distributed Between Three Distinct Programs, All Focused on Strategic Areas of Public Health and Their Interfaces with Environment and Epidemiology.
The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, through the Sergio Arouca National School of Public Health, is offering 85 free positions for academic master’s programs starting in 2026.
The opportunities are distributed among the programs of Public Health, Public Health and Environment, and Epidemiology in Public Health.
Applications must be submitted on the Acesso Fiocruz Portal until September 15, at 4 PM, with no application fee.
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Who Can Apply for the Master’s Programs
Both Brazilian and foreigners with permanent visas who hold a degree recognized by the Ministry of Education may participate.
Students in their last year of undergraduate studies are also eligible, provided they present an official declaration from their educational institution indicating the expected completion date within the required timeframe.
In all cases, submission of supporting documents follows the format and deadlines outlined in the announcements.
Overview of the Programs and Areas of Study
The three programs have complementary focuses and cover central themes of public health, the interface between environment and health, and data-based surveillance.
Public Health: 41 Positions and Two Integrated Areas
The Master’s in Public Health concentrates the largest number of opportunities, with 41 positions.
The training is organized into two areas: Interdisciplinarity in Public Health and Policies, Planning, Management, and Care in Health.
In these areas, the course addresses issues such as violence and health, gender relations and inequalities, human rights, organization of systems and care networks, as well as care practices and evaluation of public policies.
The pedagogical proposal emphasizes the articulation between theory and concrete problems of the SUS.
Public Health and Environment: 15 Positions and Focus on Exposures
With 15 positions, the Master’s in Public Health and Environment prepares professionals to analyze the impacts of environmental exposures on human health.
The program is structured into three lines of research: Environmental Epidemiology, Environmental Management and Sanitation, and Environmental Toxicology.
The training emphasizes methods to identify risks, evaluate exposure scenarios, and propose evidence-based interventions.
Epidemiology in Public Health: 29 Positions and One Area of Concentration
The third announcement, for the Master’s in Epidemiology in Public Health, offers 29 positions.
The area of concentration is unique and covers Epidemiology in Public Health.
The goal is to train individuals for research, teaching, and technical activities in surveillance, data analysis, and evaluation of interventions.
The course emphasizes study design, applied statistical analysis, and critical interpretation of evidence to guide decisions in public health.
Selection Stages: What Happens in Each Phase
The selection consists of four stages.
The first is the English Exam, which is eliminatory, with the possibility of wavier upon presentation of accepted proficiency certificates.
The evaluation aims to verify understanding of academic texts and instrumental use of the language for scientific reading.
Next, the Specific Knowledge Exam occurs, which is subjective and based on the indicated bibliography.
Performance in this stage measures the candidate’s familiarity with concepts, theoretical frameworks, and practical applications in the areas of public health, environment, and epidemiology, according to the chosen program.
The Document Analysis considers the Lattes Curriculum and the pre-research project.
Academic and professional trajectory, maturity of the proposed problem, methodological adequacy, and adherence to the research lines of the programs are observed.
Finally, the online argumentation allows the committee to understand the candidate’s proposal, discuss the feasibility of the study, and evaluate academic and communication skills.
Broad Competition and Affirmative Actions
The positions will be distributed between broad competition and affirmative actions, in accordance with Fiocruz’s inclusion policy.
The announcement includes specific criteria, supporting documentation, and the manner of competing.
How to Apply for the Selection Process
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the Acesso Fiocruz Portal, until September 15, 2025, at 4 PM.
Submitting the electronic form and the supporting documentation is mandatory, and only candidates who complete all stages will have their applications confirmed.
Given the growing demands in public health, environment, and epidemiological surveillance, how do you intend to align your research project with the current challenges of the SUS?
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