The CAFin program is aimed at students in the 8th and 9th grade of elementary school in the Municipal Network of Campinas.
The program lasts 1 week and takes place in July, during the winter school holidays.
CAFin enables elementary school students to participate in practical activities (workshops) related to current challenges in science and art within the research environment, under the supervision of Unicamp professors/researchers.
Students interested in participating should seek the direction of their school. The school is responsible for selecting students and enrolling them in the program.
Student support
- Transportation to/from school to Unicamp chartered by the City of Campinas;
- Lunch at the University Restaurant during the period of activities;
- Access to medical and dental care services at Unicamp's Community Health Center (CECOM), in case of emergency; and
- Certificate of participation for graduates.
Student requirements and commitments
- Be nominated and be regularly enrolled in the 8th or 9th grade of elementary school in the Municipal Network of Campinas.
- Have full availability during the period of the program.
- Fulfill with maximum commitment and interest all the programming established by the program.
- Observe and obey Unicamp's internal rules.
- Wear the program's identification badge and t-shirt every day.
- Submit the participation authorization, signed by the person in charge, on the first day of the program.