Researchers’ formation in education in Brazil, the role of agencies and basic education

Abstract

This paper includes a discussion about the distribution process of the Research Productivity Scholarships from CNPq. This work is based on a description of the evolution of graduate programs in Brazil, in particular, those related to the education area. The contribution of these programs to basic education is discussed and the scholarship system productivity is identified as a way to stimulate this relationship. Lack of transparency in the distribution process and excessive concentration in certain regions of the country validate the importance of strengthening the role of research groups and of redefining new selection criteria to distribute, considering the demands of the new National Education Plan.

Research in education; Productivity scholarship; Basic education; Graduate