This paper aims at discussing furtherance of research in Brazil, highlighting the roles of research history and policies and scientific development, as well as research agencies and associations related to the Psychology of Human Development field. Initially, an overview of the Brazilian sciences history and it applicability in human development was carried out. Later, one discusses how interdisciplinary is the science of development and the importance of deepening the dialogue of Psychology with other areas of knowledge in order to set new techniques. Finally, possible scientific trends and changes to implement new fields of knowledge are presented, considering the Psychology of Human Development as relevant area for those changes. One concludes that resources, as well as researches, are inserted in dynamic historical, social, cultural, and economic contexts that should be considered when fundraising.
Developmental psychology; furtherance of research; develoopment agencies
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