The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), the UK’s Science and Technology Network (STN), the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Royal Society, The British Academy and The Science Museum are pleased to invite you to the 27 th edition of the FAPESP Week, to be held at the Science Museum in London, from June 2nd-4th, 2026.
The symposium aims to strengthen ties between researchers from São Paulo and the United Kingdom, fostering scientific partnerships in strategic areas of mutual interest.
Since 2011, the FAPESP Week symposium series has been creating opportunities and facilitating collaboration, consolidating and amplifying partnerships between researchers from the State of São Paulo and colleagues worldwide.
The FAPESP Week London will bring together scientists from São Paulo and the United Kingdom in academic sessions featuring presentations and discussions on advanced scientific results that are relevant to both regions and likely to foster future collaboration. The event will also highlight opportunities for joint research funding between São Paulo and the United Kingdom.
Themes of FAPESP Week London
São Paulo Research Foundation – FAPESP
FAPESP is one of the leading research funding agencies in Latin America. Its mission is to support scientific research in all fields of knowledge by awarding scholarships, fellowships, and research grants to investigators affiliated with higher education and research institutions in the State of São Paulo, Brazil.
The State of São Paulo has a population of 45 million and accounts for 32% of Brazil’s GDP. According to the State Constitution, 1% of all state taxes are allocated to FAPESP, which began operations in 1962.
The stability of funding and the Foundation’s autonomy allow for efficient resource management with significant impact: while São Paulo has 16% of Brazil’s population and more than 30% of its PhD researchers, the state accounts for nearly half of all Brazilian scientific articles published in international journals.
The effectiveness of research in São Paulo stems from the quality of its universities and institutes, the remarkable productivity of its researchers, the strong participation of private companies in R&D investments, the state’s outstanding infrastructure, and the role of FAPESP.
FAPESP believes that the best science can only be conducted in collaboration with the best researchers worldwide. To this end, it has established partnerships with funding agencies, private companies, and higher education and research organizations in many countries. These agreements are listed here.
More information: fapesp.br/week/symposia
Our partners in the UK
The UK’s Science and Technology Network in Brazil (STN Brazil) : The UK’s Science and Technology Network (STN) is the UK Government’s global network for science diplomacy, it responds both to the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and to the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. STN works to strengthen international science, technology and research partnerships across the globe. STN Brazil operates as part of this worldwide network, supporting and expanding UK–Brazil collaboration in science, technology and innovation by engaging with Brazilian research institutions, policymakers, funding agencies and industry, and by advancing joint priorities such as global health, climate and environment, and emerging technologies, among others.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the largest public funder of research and innovation in the UK, with a budget of around £9bn. It is composed of seven disciplinary research councils, Innovate UK and Research England. Their mission is to advance knowledge, to improve lives and to deliver growth. They operate across the whole country and work with our many partners in higher education, research organizations, businesses, government, and charities.
The Royal Society of London, founded in 1660, serves as the United Kingdom’s national academy of sciences and is the oldest continuous scientific academy in existence. Its primary role is to promote and support excellence in science for the benefit of humanity. It functions as a fellowship of the world's most eminent scientists, providing independent policy advice to governments, funding prestigious research fellowships, and fostering international collaboration. By publishing journals and hosting public engagement events, the Society ensures that scientific discovery remains transparent and accessible, upholding its historic motto, Nullius in verba ("take nobody's word for it").
The British Academy serves as the United Kingdom’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences. Established by Royal Charter in 1902, its primary role is to champion the study of peoples, cultures, and societies—past, present, and future. It functions as a prestigious fellowship of over 1,600 leading academics, providing a platform for expertise in fields ranging from archaeology and economics to history and psychology. By funding world-class research, informing public policy with evidence-based insights, and hosting debates that tackle global challenges, the Academy ensures that the "human" side of science receives the investment and recognition it deserves.
The Science Museum in London, established in 1857, is a world-leading institution dedicated to making sense of the science that shapes our lives. Its primary role is to inspire futures by managing a vast national collection of scientific, medical, and technological achievements—ranging from the world’s oldest steam engines to the Apollo 10 command module. Beyond acting as a repository for over 500,000 objects, the museum serves as a dynamic educational hub, using interactive galleries like Wonderlab and high-tech immersive experiences to foster "science capital" in visitors of all ages. By connecting historical breakthroughs with contemporary challenges like climate change and space exploration, the museum aims to build a scientifically literate society where everyone feels empowered to engage with innovation.
Photo: Science Museum
