The BRICS+ Salvador Summer School is a short-term intensive program with a total workload of 90 hours. It aims to engage the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) community with both national and international students and faculty from BRICS+ countries in activities addressing themes and agendas relevant to the platform—such as sustainable development, reforms of the international financial system, and multilateralism—as well as issues central to Brazilian society, including foreign policy, political economy, and development challenges. Particular emphasis is given to the historical, social, and cultural specificities of Bahia.

The project offers participants the opportunity to interact in-person with specialists, researchers, and students from different BRICS+ nationalities, fostering cultural, academic, and scientific exchange, and strengthening collaborative networks among universities, institutions, and civil society across these countries.

Introduction to the Curriculum

The program offers classes in the form of lectures and field activities, structured around two modules: BRICS+ Cooperation & Global Challenges and Brazil: Political Economy and Foreign Relations.

The curriculum is divided into the following themes:

Certificate

Certificate: Participants will receive a 90-hour certificate at the end of the course.

Time and Place

Duration: February 23th – March 14th, 2026.
Place: UFBA Campuses, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

Candidates and Fees

I. Candidates: Undergraduates, graduates or researchers.

II. Fees:

* Only for the selected self-financing students.

Notice: Self-financed events listed in the schedule are not included in the tuition fee. Round-trip airfare between your country and Brazil, visa fees, meals, accommodation, and other personal expenses must be covered by participants. Cultural trips around Salvador are also self-financed. Travel expenses are subject to confirmation.

Required Documents

All candidates must submit:

Curriculum Vitae (CV);
Statement of Purpose (we strongly recommend including a brief outline of the theme you intend to explore in your essay during the course).
At least one letter of recommendation;
Complete application form:
APPLICATION FORM FOR BRICS+ SALVADOR SUMMER SCHOOL 📄

Application Submission

Registrations for the Summer School are now closed.
We will announce the results of the selected participants soon.

Thank you for your patience!

Contacts

Program managers: Prof. Jonnas Vasconcelos, Prof. Daniel Aragão, Prof. Elen de Paula Bueno, Prof. Evandro Menezes de Carvalho
E-mail: nepbrics@ufba.br
Address: R. da Paz – Graça, Salvador – BA, 40150-140