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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Academics that are finishing their courses are able to subscribe themselves?

Yes. Even if the student has already graduated from a university by the time the course takes place, they are eligible to apply.

I don't have proof of English proficiency, what should I do?

We do not require specific documentation; however, we recommend a B1 level so the student can fully understand the course material. Acceptable proof includes certificates from English courses, proficiency tests like TOEFL or IELTS, or a scientific article written in English, for example.

How do postdoctoral researchers apply?

The applicant must be nominated by a professor affiliated with an institution. If there are any issues with the nomination, please contact us by e-mail.

I have been accepted into a graduate program (Master's, PhD, or Post-doc), can I apply for the course?

Yes, we accept applications from those who have been accepted but have not yet started their program.

I received a “process is closed” message, what should I do?

This is likely because the “short term” option was not selected during the application process.

Will interpretation be provided?

Unfortunately, we were unable to secure funding for interpretation services. Therefore, we recommend that students have a sufficient level of English to understand and interact during the course.

Is a residency considered a postgraduate degree?

Yes, it is classified as a lato sensu postgraduate degree (specialization) in the curriculum.

Will the event be streamed live online?

The event will not be streamed, and recordings will not be made available to the general public at this time.

About meals

Course students will be entitled to meal tickets for access to the university restaurants (the "bandejão" cafeteria). There are several university restaurants that take the names of the institutes whose courses are located nearby. For example, the Chemistry Restaurant is close to the building where the Institute of Chemistry is located. The Central Restaurant is the largest and receives this name because it is located near several institutes.

At the entrance turnstile, students must identify themselves with their individual ID badge; without it, entry will not be permitted, even with a meal ticket. Cups are not provided in the restaurants; for juice consumption, we recommend bringing your own containers.

 

Between 25/07/2026 and 05/08/2026, the meals provided for students will be:

  • Monday through Friday (lunch and dinner, at the Central Restaurant, the Physics Restaurant, the Chemistry Restaurants, or the PUSP-CB Restaurant) and

  • Saturday (lunch only, and only at the Chemistry Restaurants).

 

Lunch hours: 11:15 to 14:15.

Dinner hours: 17:30 to 19:45.

Addresses

Central Restaurant

Praça do Relógio Solar, travessa 8, nº 300, Cidade Universitária/Butantã, São Paulo/SP
E-mail: svrcent.prip@usp.br
 

Physics Restaurant

Rua do Matão, Travessa R 187 – Instituto de Física – Cidade Universitária/ Butantã, São Paulo/SP
E-mail: dvalim.prip@usp.br

 

PUSP-CB Restaurant

Av. Prof. Almeida Prado, 1280 – Cidade Universitária/Butantã, São Paulo/SP
E-mail: dvalim.prip@usp.br

 

Chemistry Restaurants

Av. Lineu Prestes, 748 – Instituto de Químicas – Cidade Universitária/ Butantã, São Paulo/SP
E-mail: dvalim.prip@usp.br

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