{"id":9386,"date":"2019-01-16T12:32:17","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T14:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bricspolicycenter.org\/?page_id=9386"},"modified":"2026-04-08T18:37:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T21:37:51","slug":"about-the-internship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bricspolicycenter.org\/en\/about-the-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"About the internship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Am I eligible for the program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Language:<\/strong> Have working language of either English or Portuguese and be able to both write and collaborate with local scholars in one of those two languages;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong> Interns must be enrolled in an accredited university, either coursing their bachelors or masters;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience: <\/strong>N\/A<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the period of the program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interns may apply to participate of the Internship at BPC for at least 02 weeks and maximum 01 year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there any stipend for the program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No, the internship program is on a volunteer basis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What activities do interns carry out during the program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the program, interns are expected to:<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To apply for the program, candidates need to send an e-mail to <a href=\"mailto:bpc@puc-rio.br\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">bpc@puc-rio.br<\/span><\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:atendimentobpc@puc-rio.br\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">atendimentobpc@puc-rio.br<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The completed and signed <strong>application form<\/strong> that can be <strong>found <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wtIc2rvWD653-6GA89eAuoOwp0B2_EfP\/view?usp=drive_link\">HERE<\/a> (PDF\/Drive version) or <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/174r4yBdXVjCh_Aw4H_e6St2KxzkmDJUP\/export?format=docx&amp;ouid=107999513304096458105&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">HERE<\/a> (Download Word)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>curriculum vitae (resum\u00e9), <\/strong>in Portuguese or English;<\/li>\n<li><strong>2<\/strong> <strong>letters of recommendation<\/strong> from sources familiar with the applicant\u2019s research and professional record (optional);<\/li>\n<li><strong>Writing sample<\/strong>: past publication or manuscript (in English or Portuguese), preferably on a theme relevant to the proposed project (optional);<\/li>\n<li><strong>Research\/ Project Proposal<\/strong>: Please indicate, in a preference order, up to 03 research groups and\/or themes you would like to cope with while at BPC, and submit 2-3 pages that include research question and relevance, literature review, methods, and timeline;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Statement of Purpose<\/strong>: 1 page statement of purpose explaining how the stay at BPC will help in carrying out the project;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Main Pages of Passport<\/strong>: first pages with personal information including number and expiration date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What are the health concerns?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An <strong>international health insurance<\/strong> is <strong>mandatory<\/strong> to participate in the internship program. A digital copy of it should be sent to BPC before the intern arrives in Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n<p>In Brazil there is no law obligation to attest any specific <strong>vaccination<\/strong>. However, before traveling, is recommended to get the <strong>yellow fever<\/strong> shot and to have an updated vaccination card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need a visa to participate in the program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When applying for the program is <strong>very important<\/strong> to get in touch with the Brazilian Consulate\/Embassy of your jurisdiction and check the need to get a visa. All concerns about legal bureaucracy are entirely of the intern\u2019s responsibility. In case a visa is required, you can ask for BPC to provide an invitation letter with your personal data for the Consulate\/Embassy visa\u2019s process.<\/p>\n<p>OTHER INFORMATION<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Brazilian currency?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The currency in Brazil is the Real [R$]. Updated information about the exchange rate can be found at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www4.bcb.gov.br\/pec\/taxas\/port\/ptaxnpesq.asp?id=txcotacao\">http:\/\/www4.bcb.gov.br\/pec\/taxas\/port\/ptaxnpesq.asp?id=txcotacao<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the weather like in Rio?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The weather in Rio is mostly sunny and warm during the whole year with occasional rain, mainly during summer. It is important to notice that we have high temperatures (usually more than 30\u00b0C) from October to April. During winter our temperatures usually vary from 15\u00b0C to 25\u00b0C.[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Air Tickets&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Will BPC purchase the air ticket to\/from Rio?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. The costs referents to airline tickets are entirely of the intern\u2019s responsibility.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Accommodation&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"faqContent\">\n<p><strong>How can interns find accommodation in Rio?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interns are responsible for finding and paying for their own lodging. As renting an apartment can be a very bureaucratic process, once most of the rental company staff does not speak English, the process of arranging housing must be started in advance. Before arranging this type of accommodation, we strongly recommend that the interns check out the intended apartment at the company\u2019s website to make sure that it is suitable. More information about this will be provided after you are approved to the program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is BPC located and what is the cost of accommodation in Rio?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The BPC is located in Laranjeiras, a beautiful neighborhood in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Despite its beauty, it&#8217;s not exactly a tourist district, as Copacabana or Ipanema would be, which reduces the housing available near the research center. However, this doesn&#8217;t mean that living near the BPC is impossible: it is possible to find reasonable accommodation rates in Laranjeiras or in nearby neighborhoods such as Flamengo and Botafogo for between 3500 and 6000 reais.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Transportation&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"faqContent\">\n<p><strong>How do Rio\u2019s public and private transportation systems work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Rio de Janeiro transportation system consists of buses, trains, subway and taxis\/ubers. 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