The Doctoral Program in Materials Engineering Sciences is multidisciplinary, with research lines aligned with internationally recognized strategic areas of research and development (R&D).
Theoretical and computational study of advanced materials using simulations and dynamic models. The line seeks to design and optimize materials for scientific and technological applications.
Applications
Experimental research focused on developing and innovating materials for applications in energy, health, food, and nanotechnology.
Applications
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a program lasting at least four years or a master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing or Computer Science, Materials Science, or another related discipline. Applicants may also hold a professional engineering degree from a program lasting at least five years in Materials, Metallurgy, Mechanics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Nanotechnology, or another related field.
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
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Academic record and thematic fit
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30% |
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Motivation letter
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10% |
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Letters of recommendation
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10% |
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Grades and academic ranking
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30% |
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Personal interview
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20% |
| Total | 100% |
Graduates of the Doctoral Program in Materials Engineering Sciences are researchers with advanced scientific and technological expertise, capable of independently generating original knowledge and specializing in materials science and engineering. They are prepared to conceive and conduct innovative, autonomous research and to address complex challenges of national and international relevance through an interdisciplinary approach.
Career fields: Graduates will be qualified to work in higher education institutions, R&D centers, and/or productive and industrial sectors as project leaders, lecturers, consultants, or innovation managers, contributing to sustainable development and strengthening the country’s scientific and technological ecosystem.
DCIMat promotes internationalization through institutional agreements, academic networks, and scientific collaborations that strengthen doctoral education, joint research, and engagement with the scientific and technological community. In this context, core faculty members maintain active collaborations with institutions in several countries. These collaborations take the form of joint publications, research projects, academic stays, seminars, mobility opportunities and/or support for doctoral theses, and access to experimental and characterization capabilities.
Currently, the program has an active formal agreement with an institution in Italy and is in advanced stages of formalizing a collaboration agreement with an institution in Brazil. At the national level, the program maintains ties with universities, research centers, foundations, and companies, strengthening its connection to the country's scientific, technological, and productive ecosystem.
To begin your application, download the program’s official DCIMAT forms using the links provided below.
Then attach the following documents by email.