A Master's scholarship is available in Cardiovascular Physiology at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo (ICB-USP). This opportunity focuses on understanding the signaling role of succinate in the heart, particularly investigating maternal cardiac remodeling during and after pregnancy.
The selected candidate will join a research project that aims to characterize cardiac changes in mice during gestation and their reversal postpartum, contributing to knowledge about mechanisms behind peripartum cardiomyopathy.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of São Paulo (USP) |
| Department | Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICB-USP) |
| Location | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Region | Latin America |
| Open to | Not specified |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Stipend / Salary | R$ 3,270.00/month (FAPESP scholarship values) |
| Duration | Not specified |
| Start date | April 2026 |
| Application deadline | 09 November 2026 |
About the Position
The research project will investigate the elevated hemodynamic overload on the maternal heart during pregnancy, which typically induces structural and molecular remodeling that reverses after lactation. The study will characterize cardiac remodeling in mice during gestation and its reversal postpartum, using techniques such as echocardiography, histology, and spatial transcriptomics to understand why this reversal sometimes fails, leading to cardiomyopathy.
Eligibility
- Completed undergraduate degree, or expected completion by the end of 2026
- Completed Scientific Initiation (Iniciação Científica)
- Previous experience with mouse experimental models
- Proficiency in reading scientific texts in English
- Availability for exclusive dedication to project activities, according to FAPESP norms
Benefits
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
Documents Required
- Updated Lattes CV (link or PDF)
- Undergraduate academic transcript
- Motivation letter (up to one page), detailing prior research experience, skills, and interest
- At least one academic reference contact
How to Apply
- Send an email to luizbozi@usp.br
- Use the subject line “Seleção mestrado_coração materno”
- Attach the required documents (CV, academic transcript, motivation letter, reference contact)
Source: FAPESP Opportunities (Brazil).
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
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