Internships
What is PAE?
PAE (Teaching Improvement Program) allows you to work as a teaching assistant in undergraduate courses, gaining teaching experience.
The program has two stages:
- Pedagogical preparation: courses on didactics and teaching
- Supervised internship: working in an undergraduate course (up to 6 hours per week)
Important: CAPES-funded doctoral students are required to participate in PAE.
You earn special credits for participation.
How do I participate in PAE?
- Complete pedagogical preparation with courses on didactics
- Identify an undergraduate course and talk to the responsible professor
- Apply through Janus, according to the semester notice
- Wait for selection
Note: Withdrawal without just cause puts you at lowest priority in the next selection.
What is Technical Training?
The Technical Training Program offers short-term practical training in research laboratories. The objective is to develop specific technical skills and promote safe use of equipment.
Features:
- Duration: 15 to 30 hours (1 to 2 credits)
- Small groups: 2 to 6 students
- Minimum attendance: 75%
- Can be converted to special credits
For complete details, see the Technical Training page.
Who can be a Technical Training instructor?
The following can serve as instructors:
- Doctoral students
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Laboratory technicians
- Faculty (preferably as supervision)
Laboratories that offer training may receive resources for use at the Analytical Center. See the Technical Training page for details on financial incentives.