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University of Sau Paulo (College of Agriculture)

Brazil

Tropical Biobased Production Systems International School

A unique opportunity to expand your knowledge at one of the world’s leading medical institutions while interacting with students from different countries.

Study level: Undergraduate (must have completed 2 years of study), Postgraduate

Duration: 2 weeks

Format: In-person

 

Areas of interest

  • Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, specifically:
    • Biodiversity on agricultural regions of Brazil
    • Animal production in the tropics
    • Natural resources
    • Biomass and bioenergy production systems
    • Management of agricultural landscape
    • Water management on biomass production
    • Food technology on tropical plants
    • Biotechnology applied to biomass production
    • Social issues on rural environment
    • Tropical bio-based economy

Eligibility 

Senior undergraduates (must have completed 2 years of study) or postgraduates students can apply. 

Dates

13th - 24th July

 

Fees

There is no course fee to take part.

Accommodation 

Accommodation is the students responsibility, however USP have suggested three hotels that are close to campus.

 

Applications and deadlines

You must apply to Newcastle Global Opportunities (GO) first using the below form. If successful, we will nominate you to the partner who will contact you to complete the formal application. 

  • Deadline for applications to GO: 23rd April 2026
  • Deadline for follow up applications to Sau Paulo: 15th May 2026