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Academic Services
Looking to expand your research or academic ties in Brazil or Latin America? Swissnex helps you get there. We support Swiss higher education and research institutions in seizing collaboration opportunities across the region, helping them understand the local ecosystem, access trusted networks, identify partners, and gain visibility where it matters most.
What We Offer
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Alumni Gatherings
Our Programs
nexBio Amazonia
Learn moreEvery year, nexBio Amazonia brings together startup and researchers from Switzerland and Brazil to co-create solutions for the Amazon's bioeconomy.
ZHAW Staff Mobility
Learn moreThe Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) works with Swissnex to internationalize its scientific and academic programs by offering its researchers and staff the opportunity to travel the globe to advance their research and professional connections.
Movetia & Swissnex
Learn moreSwissnex and Movetia are working together to facilitate and support mobility and cooperation projects outside of Europe for Swiss educational institutions. The six Swissnex main locations offer Movetia stakeholders a range of services, including matchmaking, workshops, scouting activities, and project facilitation.
NextStep Program
Learn MoreThe NextStep program offers young graduates of the Swiss vocational and educational training (VET) with a federal vocational baccalaureate (FVB) internships abroad lasting three to six months. Financial support for their internships is provided by the national exchange and mobility agency Movetia.
Swiss Excellence Scholarships
Learn moreEach year, the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries, including Brazil.
Want to study in Switzerland?
Learn MoreStudying in Switzerland is a unique opportunity to access a world-class education system, with internationally renowned universities, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a multicultural environment that fosters both academic and personal growth. The country offers various scholarships for international students, especially in research and postgraduate fields, making this experience more accessible. Swissnex supports and helps organize the application process for the Swiss Excellence Scholarships. For broader information about studying in Switzerland, you are encouraged to consult the official website dedicated to this purpose.
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Program Lead, Academic Relations
As Program Lead, Academic Relations, Pedro helps connect universities, think tanks, research institutions, professors, and researchers to establish and further develop science and technology partnerships.