Students approved in the selection process must register initially and fulfill the following obligations during their master's degree:
PROJECT
Submit a research project based on the FAPESP templates within 2 months of registration.
Students receiving CAPES scholarships must submit proof of their project to FAPESP within 3 months of receiving the scholarship. If the project is not submitted to FAPESP, the advisor must present a justification to the Program's Teaching Committee (CEPG).
APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT BY THE ETHICS COMMITTEE
Submit proof of the project's submission to UNIFESP's Research Ethics Committee (CEP or CEUA) no later than 2 months after enrollment.
Within 6 months of registration, submit proof that the project has been approved by the CEP or CEUA.
TEACHING INTERNSHIP
Students with CAPES scholarships must complete a Teaching Internship (Didactic Improvement Program - PAD)
PRESENTATION AT A SCIENTIFIC EVENT
Participate in at least one scientific event with a presentation of research related to your master's degree.
CRÉDITOS
Complete at least 18 credits in classes, three of which are obligatory:
Theoretical Foundations in Ecology and Evolution (8 credits)
Methodology and Scientific Communication (4 credits) and
Seminars in Ecology and Evolution (2 credits)
Complete at least 7 credits in complementary activities (check items valid as complementary activities in the form at the link below)
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Provide proof of English language proficiency within 6 months of registration. Click below for a list of accepted certificates.
ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT
Submit the annual activity report no later than 30 days after completing one year registered at the PPGEE. Your registration can only be renewed once the report has been submitted.
QUALIFYING EXAM
Take the qualifying exam between the 12th and 18th month of the master's degree, from the date of initial inscription. The qualifying exam at the PPGEE consists of submitting a text, in pre-dissertation format, and a public oral presentation on the progress of the student's research project. See more details in the Internal regulations (link below).
RE-REGISTRATION
All students need to re-register for the PGEE via SIIU at the beginning of each year (note that re-registering for the program is not the same as the application for classes).
Timeline of master's students' obligations at the PPGEE: