Admissions
The Graduate Program in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (SNP) at UFV promotes two selection processes (admissions) per year, usually with deadlines in April and September. Additional admissions are possible, subject to scholarship availability.
All Master`s and PhD students have scholarships. Foreign students should indicate during the application process whether they are applying for Brazilian scholarships or have scholarships from their home country. All foreigners are eligible to apply to the selection process.
The selection process is conducted remotely. Master’s and doctoral programs are in-person, and selected candidates must reside in Viçosa or the surrounding region after enrollment. Exceptions are granted for training abroad and conducting experiments.
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2026 II CALL
The SNP announces the selection process for the second semester of 2026.
The selection process offers 4 (four) Master’s degree positions and 4 (four) Doctoral degree positions. The positions are distributed among the SNP research groups and among those reserved for affirmative action policies. Affirmative action policies are exclusively for Brazilians who meet the criteria set forth in CEPE UFV Resolution No. 8/2019.
Application form for registration fee exemption
Advisor acceptance letter – only for those candidates who do not apply for scholarships
Curriculum SNP_Masters_2026_II
Curriculum SNP_PhD_2026_II
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Previous calls
2026 I Admission – Call open to Brazilian and non-Brazilian citizens
The SNP opens a call to new students. There are four positions for Master`s and seven for Doctoral. The SNP offers an excellent training, access to research facilities, and contributes to cutting-edge research in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.
Find the call here.
Access the Application system here.
Correction of the call on September 5th, excluding the necessity of sending a pitch video for the application.
Additional documents:
2026 I Admission – Exclusive to non-permanent resident aliens and/or non-Brazilian citizens
The Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) has launched a new call exclusively for international students to pursue postgraduate studies at the Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV).
The SNP offers a total of 12 scholarships, with six positions for master’s students and six for Ph.D. candidates, specifically targeted at foreign applicants interested in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. The SNP provides a platform for international scholars to engage with Brazil’s strong scientific community, access advanced research facilities, and contribute to cutting-edge research in the field.
Interested candidates should consult the guidelines and requirements.
Please note that the list of countries in the guideline file was updated on August 19th, 2025.
The application process involves submitting academic records, research proposals, and other necessary documentation as specified in the call. Apply here until September 29th at 5 p.m. (GMT-3).
This is a unique chance for international students to advance their academic careers in Brazil, collaborate with leading researchers, and participate in impactful scientific projects.
For further information, please contact snp@ufv.br or visit the CAPES PEC-PG Portuguese, English, or Spanish versions.
2025 II Admission
Call for Master’s and Doctorate students: https://possolos.ufv.br/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Call-for-Masters-and-PhD-studens-SNP_English-version.pdf
Form to curriculum vitae:
Doctorate: https://possolos.ufv.br/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Curriculum_Vitae_PPGSNP_doutorado-2025-II.docx
Master: https://possolos.ufv.br/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Curriculum_Vitae_PPGSNP_mestrado-2025-II.docx
For more information about the application or selection process, please contact:
Programa de Pos-graduação em Solos e Nutrição de Plantas
Universidade Federal de Viçosa
Peter Henry Rolfs Ave.
Vicosa, MG. Zipcode: 35670-900, Brazil
E-mail address: snp@ufv.br