The Embraer Institute will invest up to R$380,000 in projects under the theme “Blacks in Science”

Embraer informs this Thursday, September 1, that registration for the second edition of Miscellaneous sciencesa program by the Embraer Institute to encourage the formation of underrepresented groups in technology and science.

This year’s theme is “Blacks in Science” and will target civil society organizations (CSOs) that develop projects for black and black people.

social work You will invest up to R$380,000 in two institutions that implement activities to encourage training in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and that at least 60% of recipients must be black between the ages of 6 and 24. In addition, it is necessary for CSOs to work in Brazil for at least one year and to develop procedures in the field of education.

“Investing in education projects, especially in science and technology, contributes directly to the future of innovation and social development in the country,” said Andre Thachard, Director of the Embraer Institute. “Our goal is to make a positive impact, contribute to the training of future professionals and expand employment opportunities in technological fields for unrepresented groups.”

Projects will be considered Throughout the state of São Paulo and the cities of Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis, Belo Horizonte, Brasilia and RecifeWebsites where Embraer or its affiliates are located. Applications for the program are open until September 30 and can be submitted through the website: https://institutoembraer.org.br/br/pt.

Results and the final list will be published in December 2022 on the Embraer Institute website. For more information about the Ciência Diverse and eligibility criteria, access Notice.

Information from the Embraer press office