Coppe has 49 Professors selected in the CNPq’s productivity grant announcement and reinforces its leadership in research
Planeta COPPE / Institutional News / News
Date: 17/08/2026

Coppe/UFRJ had 49 professors selected in the public call for Productivity Grants from the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), one of the most important mechanisms for recognizing scientific excellence in Brazil. The result reaffirms the institution’s leading role in the production of knowledge, the training of highly qualified professionals, and the development of research that has a significant impact on the country.
In total, UFRJ had 264 researchers selected, solidifying its position among the universities with the highest number of CNPq grant recipients. Within this group, Coppe’s participation highlights the strength of its graduate programs and research groups, which account for a significant portion of the University’s scientific excellence.
The final list also includes several researchers from other UFRJ units and partner institutions that maintain scientific collaborations with Coppe, thereby expanding the institution’s research and innovation network.
The Research Productivity (PQ), Senior Research Productivity (PQ-Sr), and Technological Development and Innovative Extension (DT) fellowships are awarded by CNPq to researchers with a well-established track record who are recognized for their scientific, technological, and innovative achievements.
Candidates are evaluated by specialized committees in each field of study, which consider criteria such as the quality and consistency of scientific output, the development of technologies and patents, the training of master’s and doctoral students, academic leadership, scientific management, and national and international engagement.
These fellowships do not fund specific projects. They serve as recognition of researchers’ academic careers and the continuity of high-level scientific output, constituting one of the main indicators of excellence used by the national science and technology system. In addition to giving researchers greater visibility, this recognition strengthens the institution’s reputation as a leader in engineering, technology, and innovation.
The final results of the call for applications for research productivity (PQ), senior research productivity (PQ-Sr), and technological development and innovative extension (DT) fellowships are available on the CNPq website. The fellowships will begin in August 2026 and will last between three and five years.
See below for the programs selected:
Civil Engineering Program (8)
Systems and Computer Engineering Program (6)
Electrical Engineering Program (6)
Chemical Engineering Program (5)
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Program (4)
Mechanical Engineering Program (4)
Ocean Engineering Program (4)
Nuclear Engineering Program (3)
Biomedical Engineering Program (3)
Transportation Engineering Program (2)
Energy Planning Program (2)
Industrial Engineering Program (1)
Nanotechnology Engineering Program (1)
