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Institutional Scientific Initiation Programs
The São Leopoldo Mandic Faculty offers scientific initiation programs for Dentistry and Medicine students with scholarships granted by CNPq and the institution.
About the Program
What is the Scientific Initiation Program?
The Scientific Initiation Program (PIC), also known as PIBIC when linked to CNPq scholarships, is an institutional initiative that aims to awaken scientific vocation and encourage new talents among undergraduate students at São Leopoldo Mandic.
Through the program, scholarship students integrate into active research groups, learning to plan experiments, collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate scientific findings. This experience is fundamental for those who wish to pursue an academic career or enter graduate programs.
The PIC program encompasses projects in various areas of knowledge cultivated at the institution, including Dentistry, Health Sciences, and related fields. Projects last 12 months, are renewable, and result in scientific reports, presentations at SEMIC, and publications in specialized journals.
Modalities
Available Programs
CNPq / Institutional
PIBIC – Institutional Program for Scientific Initiation Scholarships in Research
This program focuses on developing high-quality scientific research, with scholarships funded by CNPq and the institution itself. It offers a total of 12 scholarships: 6 institutional and 6 CNPq-funded.
12 scholarships available (6 institutional + 6 CNPq)
Price: R$ 400.00/month
Technological Innovation
PIBITI – Program in Technological Development and Innovation
A program focused on technological development and innovation, with scholarships provided by HUB Mandic – Health Innovation for high-impact technological projects.
2 scholarships available through HUB Mandic – Health Innovation
Voluntary
ICV – Voluntary Scientific Initiation
Students not awarded scholarships can act as volunteers, fully participating in research activities and enjoying all the benefits of the scientific experience without a scholarship contract.
Voluntary participation — no scholarship
“Scientific initiation plays a fundamental role in the development of critical thinking.”
Prof. Dr. Lucas Novaes Teixeira – Coordinator of Scientific Initiation
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The Data Program
Eligibility
Participation Criteria
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To be regularly enrolled in the Medicine or Dentistry courses at São Leopoldo Mandic
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Having a good academic record (assessed by academic transcript)
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Minimum availability of 20 hours per week to dedicate to the project
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To demonstrate a genuine interest in scientific research
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Having been approved by the research project supervisor
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Not holding another scholarship or employment contract incompatible with the required dedication
Registrations
How to Participate in the PIC
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Consult the current notice
Access the call for proposals for the current period (August 2026 to July 2027) and read all the rules, deadlines, and selection criteria. The submission deadline is June 1, 2026.
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Choose a Supervisor and Project
Identify research professors at the institution who have open projects for undergraduate research and contact them to check availability and alignment of interests.
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Develop the Research Project
With guidance from your professor, fill out the provided project template (PIBIC or PIBITI Project Template), describing your objectives, methodology, timeline, and expected results.
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Gather the Necessary Documents
Prepare your updated academic transcript, income statement, scoring tables (advisor and candidate), and other documents required by the call for applications.
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Submit your application
Submit all documents as instructed in the call for proposals within the established deadline. Submissions must be made through the channels indicated by the Pro-Rectorate for Research.
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Wait for the result
The results are expected to be released on August 3, 2026. The selection process considers the student's academic performance, the advisor's curriculum, and the scientific merit of the project, as evaluated by external reviewers.
Calendar
Important Dates – 2026/2027 Edition
| Event | Date |
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| Registration opens | March 2026 |
| Submission deadline | June 1, 2026 |
| Evaluation by external reviewers | June / July 2026 |
| Announcement of results | August 3, 2026 |
| Start date of scholarships | August 2026 |
| Submission of the Partial Activity Report | To be defined |
| End of validity / Final Report | July 2027 |
| SEMIC – Scientific Initiation Seminar | November 2026 (forecast) |
Downloads
Documents and Notices
PIBIC 2026 Call for Proposals
Full announcement with rules, criteria and deadlines for PIBIC 2026/2027.
PIBITI 2026 Call for Proposals
Full announcement for the Technological Development and Innovation Program.
Call for Applications for Monitoring New and Alumni Students 2026
Call for applications for longitudinal monitoring of incoming and graduating students.
Scoring Tables (Supervisor and Candidate)
Scoring spreadsheets used in the evaluation of candidates and advisors.
Partial Activity Report
Form for submitting the partial report throughout the scholarship period.
Student Participation Regulations – SEMIC
Guidelines for student participation in the Scientific Initiation Seminar.
Regulations for Faculty Participation – SEMIC
Guidelines for faculty participation in the Scientific Initiation Seminar.
Scientific Event
SEMIC – Scientific Initiation Seminar
SEMIC is a free event open to the internal community where work developed throughout the year is presented, including PIBIC, PIBITI, FAPESP, and private sector projects. The seminar promotes the dissemination of discoveries and the exchange of knowledge among the institution's research groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
Speak with the Research Team
Coordination
Prof. Dr. Lucas Novaes Teixeira – lucas.teixeira@slmandic.edu.brScientific Initiation Coordinator
Start your Scientific Journey
Contact the Innovation and Technology Center to obtain calls for proposals, project templates, and information about available advisors. Take the first step towards an excellent research career.