The PhD student Vanderléia Mateus de Deus, a researcher at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FEEC), was selected in Guatá Notice (2026/2027)The program, a result of a partnership between the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) and the French Embassy in Brazil, supports the international mobility of doctoral students of indigenous origin. With institutional support from Unicamp, Vanderléia will develop part of her research at [Unicamp]. Paris-Saclay University, one of the main centers of scientific production in Europe.
Developed in the FEEC laboratory, Vanderléia's research is titled: "Development of PVDF-Based Polymer Membranes Plasticized with Ionic Liquids for High-Safety Sodium Battery Electrolytes"The project is part of the global energy transition, seeking viable and safer solutions for energy storage. The research period at Université Paris-Saclay will allow for the exchange of advanced methodologies and access to cutting-edge technologies, strengthening international scientific cooperation and the global reach of research produced at Unicamp.
The Guatá Public Notice and the Strengthening of Diversity
The term “Guatá” originates from the Tupi-Guarani language and means “to walk” or “to travel.” The name reflects the purpose of the call for proposals, which aims to promote the academic journey and intercultural exchange of Indigenous postgraduate researchers in French higher education and research institutions. In addition to consolidating high-level scientific partnerships between Brazil and France, the initiative plays a strategic role in the democratization of science, ensuring that researchers from diverse backgrounds and peoples have access to opportunities for global recognition and bring new perspectives to the contemporary challenges of science.
Local Coordination: The Partnership between DERI and PRPG
Vanderléia's achievement also reflects the coordinated effort of DERI-Unicamp and PRPG. Because this is a program with specific institutional requirements, the collaboration between the two departments was fundamental to ensuring continuous administrative support and the granting of letters of commitment necessary to have the candidacy approved by the Franco-Brazilian commission.
