Internationalization is a cornerstone of PPGEpi’s structure and development, representing a key strength of the program through collaborative projects and initiatives that encompass:

Academic Collaboration:

All permanent faculty members of PPGEpi engage in international research networks and collaborate with research centers and scholars from various countries. This includes active participation in international scientific events, joint workshops for training in epidemiology and statistics, collaborative projects, and co-authorship in articles with researchers from over 50 countries.

International Faculty Engagement:

Faculty members contribute their expertise to universities, platforms, and global research organizations worldwide. They hold roles as senior and visiting professors at esteemed institutions such as Cambridge (UK), Johns Hopkins (USA), London (UK), and Oxford (UK). Some faculty members also consult for organizations like the World Health Organization, International Atomic Energy Agency, International Labor Organization, Icelandic Research Fund, and the Latin American Center for Perinatology, Women’s and Reproductive Health (CLAP/WR) of the Pan American Health Organization. They coordinate projects such as PLATINO (Latin American Thorax Association) and MECOR (Methods in Epidemiologic, Clinical, and Operations Research) of the American Thoracic Society.

International Funding:

Several PPGEpi’s studies are funded by international agencies, including The Wellcome Trust, which has supported various stages of the Pelotas Birth Cohort Studies.

Editorial Roles and Scientific Publications:

All permanent faculty members act as reviewers for international journals, including Nature and The Lancet. More than half of the faculty are also members of editorial boards of national and international journals, such as BMC Public Health and The Lancet.

Student Mobility:

PPGEpi actively promotes student and faculty mobility, facilitating ‘sandwich PhD’ internships at renowned public health institutions abroad to enhance international research collaboration and expand the program’s global network.

Presence of International Students:

The program’s international diversity is evident in the enrollment of students from countries such as Benin, Colombia, Haiti, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela. Some international students join specific studies at the International Center for Equity in Health and/or the DOVE Center.

The integration of PPGEpi into the international scientific community not only underscores its commitment to advancing epidemiological research but also fosters opportunities for academic and scientific growth through collaboration with leading institutions and researchers worldwide