SELECTION FOR THE MASTERS' COURSE
Selection for the Masters' Course takes place once a year by means of a Public Notice published in the State of São Paulo Official Gazette and made available at this website, by a special commission appointed by the PCC (Program Coordination Committee).
It is composed of two stages: a written examination (eliminatory) and an analysis of the research project with arguments (classificatory).
Entries for the Master's course take place in the second semester of each year with the date and necessary documentation disclosed in the Public Notice.
In addition to the documentation set out in the Public Notice, applicants must also provide a brief and clear Research Project with a maximum of 10 pages (line spacing 1.5) comprising:
a) an abstract (maximum of 1000 characters with spaces);
b) introduction and justification, with a synthesis of essential literature;
c) objectives;
d) work plan and time schedule;
e) methodology;
f) how results will be analyzed.
First Stage
Applicants must sit an eliminatory written exam. Applicants who achieve a grade equal to or greater than 7 (seven) will be considered approved for the second stage of the process.
The Selection Committee will analyze the following aspects in the written exam:
(a) Ability to understand, analyze, express and synthesize;
(b) Familiarity with energy topics.
Second Stage
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the requested documentation and each candidate must present a research proposal, in no more than 20 minutes, to a Selection Committee composed of three full advisors accredited in the Program and nominated by the PCC.
The Selection Commission will consider the following aspects of the project:
a) The theoretical foundation and literature review of the addressed theme;
b) The scientific questions that should arise spontaneously from the literature review of the theoretical foundation;
c) Clearly formulated hypotheses;
d) The methods and techniques in which data collection shall be based that will allow for testing the hypotheses;
e) The project compatibility with the Program's lines of research.
During the arguments, candidate mastery over the proposed theme and the ability to defend his or her work proposal will be evaluated
Candidates who obtain at least 2 (two) grades 7 (seven) or higher from the Selection Committee will be considered approved. For the final classification among the approved candidates, the average grade of the three (3) evaluators will be considered.
SELECTION FOR THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM
Selection for the PhD Course takes place once a year by means of a Public Notice published in the State of São Paulo Official Gazette and made available at this website, by a Selection Committee made up of five (5) faculty members of the CCP.
The selection process for the Doctorate Course takes place every semester by means of a Public Announcement published in the State of São Paulo Official Gazette, also available on this site. The CCP (Program Coordination Committee) appoints a special commission for this procedure, consisting of 5 academics, members of the CCP.
It is composed of a classificatory analysis of the research project with arguments.
Entries for the PhD course take place in the second semester of each year with the date and necessary documentation disclosed in the Public Notice.
In addition to the documentation set out in the Public Notice, applicants must also provide a brief and clear Research Project with a maximum of 10 pages (line spacing 1.5) comprising:
a) an abstract (maximum of 1000 characters with spaces);
b) introduction and justification, with a synthesis of essential literature;
c) objectives;
d) work plan and time schedule;
e) methodology;
f) how results will be analyzed.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the requested documentation and each candidate must present their research proposal, in no more than 20 minutes.
The Selection Commission will consider the following aspects of the project:
a) The theoretical foundation and literature review of the addressed theme;
b) The scientific questions that should arise spontaneously from the literature review of the theoretical foundation;
c) Clearly formulated hypotheses;
d) The methods and techniques in which data collection shall be based that will allow for testing the hypotheses;
e) The project compatibility with the Program's lines of research.
During the arguments, candidate mastery over the proposed theme and the ability to defend his or her work proposal will be evaluated
The potential of the postgraduate candidate in the PhD course shall also be evaluated, based on the following elements:
a) general knowledge and ability to interpret the energy issue, relevant to the presented research proposal and to a degree compatible with the academic training stage of the candidate;
b) degree of comprehension, originality and fluency regarding the theme and objectives of his or her research proposal.
Candidates who obtain at least 3 (three) grades 7 (seven) or higher from the Selection Committee will be considered approved. For the final classification among the approved candidates, the average grade of the five (5) evaluators will be considered.
SELECTION FOR DIRECT ADMISSION TO THE PhD COURSE
There is no direct admission to the PhD Course.
Foreign Applicants
For the Selection Process, foreign students submit to the same criteria as Brazilian students and are under the same selection notices, save students who enroll through exchange programs recognized by USP. In addition to the enrollment procedures, the selected foreign candidate must also present a Portuguese Proficiency Exam in accordance to the Program Selection and Regulation Notice.
There are Programs at USP and CAPES designed for the reception of foreign students, which the Program recognizes, according to the following criteria:
Foreign candidates are submitted to the same calendar and the same criteria as Brazilian students, except for those who come by pre-established agreements, such as PEC-PG. In these cases, the applicants first plead a letter of acceptance of the Program.
To obtain an Acceptance Letter
It is common for foreign applicants to apply for a "Acceptance Lettre" to the Program for enrollment by the various mobility programs provided by CAPES and other institutions. However, to grant an acceptance letter, the Program has the following procedure:
1. The candidate should seek one of the accredited advisors in the Program and, together with the Program, request an advisory intention;
2. If the requested advisor agrees to advise this candidate, he or she shall forward a letter stating his or her intentions to the CCP to provide guidance and a detailed opinion on the candidate's project. (He or she must attach the candidate registration documentation in 1 of the mobility programs);
The CCP, in turn, will analyze the documentation and, based on its opinion, approve or not approve the acceptance of the candidate. If approved, the PGC will then issue an acceptance letter to the foreign candidate.
