Institutional recognition of individuals with a distinguished intellectual, literary, historical, artistic, scientific, or cultural trajectory. The application undergoes review and, when approved, culminates in investiture and admission to the Academic Body.
For individuals of national prominence, with relevant work and contributions in their field.
For individuals with relevant activity outside the country who contribute to Brazilian culture and letters.
For international figures with a recognized trajectory in letters, the arts, the sciences, or culture.
Historical process closed. Meet the members who formed the Academy's founding body.
| Comparison | Academic Fellow | Corresponding Member | International Member | Founding Member |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope | National | International (outside the country) | International | — |
| Institutional Affiliation | Full member of the Academy | Corresponding affiliation | International affiliation | — |
| Review | — | |||
| Investiture | Solemn session | Solemn session | Solemn session | — |
| Record in the Annals | — | |||
| Rights and Participation | Full | Full | Full | — |
A transparent path, conducted with documentary rigor and peer review.
Submission of the form and the documentation that attests to the applicant's trajectory and contributions.
Institutional evaluation and review of merit by the Academic Council.
Formal approval and notification of the decision to the applicant.
Formal induction session and admission to the Academic Body.
