Academic Fellow

Who can apply?

Brazilian citizens (by birth or naturalization) residing in Brazil, with relevant activity in areas aligned with the mission and the Academic Sections of ABHL (History, Letters, Arts, Sciences, Education, Technology, Law, Health, etc.).

It is common to imagine that the term “Academic Fellow” applies only to figures already nationally acclaimed. At ABHL, the central criterion is not media prominence, but a consistent trajectory, relevant contribution, and verifiable evidence. If you have developed serious work — in research, intellectual output, cultural activity, education, science, the arts, or related areas — but have never seen yourself as fitting an “academy profile,” this application exists precisely to allow your merit to be assessed with sobriety and clear criteria, regardless of fame.

Which materials strengthen the consistency of an application?

• Organized résumé (focused on what is verifiable)

• Output/works/publications and portfolio (when applicable)

• Official links and records (institutions, events, ISBN/DOI, professional councils, awards, reference articles)

• Formal proof (statements, relevant certificates, invitations, participations, projects)

• An objective summary: trajectory, main area of contribution, and intellectual purpose

Is there a fixed deadline to apply?

Applications are structured by processes/editions according to ABHL’s organization. When there are specific deadlines, they will be stated in the current process.

How does the evaluation work?

The rite includes document screening and merit analysis, conducted by the competent bodies (committee/council), considering quality, relevance, coherence, documentary integrity, and institutional alignment. If necessary, additional materials may be requested to better support the process.

What is the estimated review time?

The time varies according to the volume of applications and documentary complexity. Under normal conditions, the analysis usually takes between 3 and 10 business days. ABHL prioritizes a well-supported process to ensure seriousness and institutional security.

Can I apply even without formal academic degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate)?

ABHL values excellence and verifiable output. Academic degrees may strengthen an application, but they are not the only element: consistency, quality, ethics, impact, and intellectual/cultural contribution are also assessed.

What is formalized if approved?

Upon approval, ABHL formalizes admission through institutional registration, the corresponding credentials/official document, and a Public Member Profile on the website, identifying the academic affiliation and field of activity. Announcements and other prerogatives follow institutional decorum and the regulations in force.

What happens if my application is not approved?

You may be advised to reapply at another time, with more complete documentation or more consolidated output, as appropriate.

Once admitted, am I required to take part in anything?

The obligation is limited to the moral sphere and does not require any legal participation before the Academy; however, members are expected to be willing to contribute to the institutional mission and to the Academic Sections, respecting each member’s pace and availability.

Which themes and areas have a place within ABHL?

ABHL is organized into Academic Sections covering language, memory, aesthetics, education, health, sciences, technology, governance, economics, communication, community action, entrepreneurship, and related fields. The application should indicate the predominant area of contribution for proper classification.

I - Purpose

• This Call establishes the general rules for the receipt, review, and deliberation of applications for the Full Academic Fellow category, intended for applicants residing in Brazil who are aligned with the institutional mission of ABHL.

II - Eligibility

• Brazilian persons (or naturalized Brazilians) residing in Brazil, with relevant work in areas consistent with the Academic Sections and the mission of ABHL, may apply.

• ABHL is an academic and cultural institution dedicated to merit and legacy. 

III - Application Submission

• The application is made by completing the Petition Form available on this page.

• The applicant may attach or indicate minimum documentation consistent with the current process (e.g., introduction, résumé, supporting proof, and samples of output).

IV - Evaluation and Competent Bodies

• Applications are reviewed by bodies of ABHL, notably the Evaluation Committee and, when applicable, related bodies of the Editorial and Academic Board, in accordance with the internal organization.

• The evaluation may consider: biography, trajectory, consistency, relevance, quality of output, institutional alignment, and potential contribution to the Academic Sections.

V - Stages

• Receipt and document screening;

• Merit analysis;

• Request for additional information (when necessary);

• Deliberation (granting/denial);

• Formal notice of the result by email;

• Signing of the Membership Agreement;

• Payment of the institutional fee, if approved;

• Issuance of documents and disclosure of the protocol.

VI - Results

The result may be:

• Granted (applicant eligible for admission), or

• Denied (applicant not admitted in the cycle reviewed).

ABHL may, at its discretion, advise a future resubmission when it identifies the possibility of further development of the documentation or portfolio.

VII - Declarations and Responsibilities

By submitting an application, the applicant:

• Declares that the information is true;

• Authorizes institutional contact for the purposes of the process;

• Acknowledges that ABHL may request additional validations and supporting proof;

• Acknowledges that the decision is institutional, in accordance with the administrative and academic bodies of ABHL.

VIII - Institutional Fee (after approval and signing of the agreement)

• If the application is granted, the applicant declares that they are aware of and agree that, after the signing of the Membership Agreement, the Institutional Fee will be formalized, intended for the institutional certification process, academic registration, and the administrative costs necessary for carrying out and maintaining the internal admission procedures.

The Institutional Fee applies exclusively to approved applicants and is not required for participation in the application evaluation process.

IX - General Provisions

• Matters not provided for herein will be resolved by the competent bodies of ABHL.

•  The applicant is advised to read all sections of this page carefully before submitting their petition.