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CITROSUCO and FAPESP – CPE in Citrus

The call proposes to encourage the creation of a CPE, for the development of internationally competitive research, in the area of ​​citriculture.

A CPE has the primary mission of establishing a world-class research center during its existence in its area of ​​operation, and must develop effective means of innovation, technology transfer, education and knowledge dissemination.

The financing of the Center's activities will be for 5 years, with the possibility of extension, at most, for up to another 5 years. Support from FAPESP and CITROSUCO to the Center must not exceed R$ 2,5 million per year (50% from FAPESP and 50% from CITROSUCO).

The Center’s topics of interest are:

  • Agricultural area:
    • ESG (“Environmental, social and corporate governance”)
    • Plant Physiology and Nutrition
  • Industrial Area, Logistics & Operations Terminals:
    • Operational
    • Distribution & Products

The proposal must be forwarded by the Principal Investigator (the potential Director of the Center) by the day March 22 of 2024.

O evento de esclarecimento da chamada de propostas para criação do Centro de Pesquisa em Engenharia Citrosuco–FAPESP em Citrus (evento on-line) será no dia 23 de abril às 10h.

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