APPLICATION

The Brazilian Academy of History and Literature (ABHL) maintains an open and permanent call for applications to its International Membership – Corresponding Fellow, a category designed to welcome non-Brazilian intellectuals and professionals residing outside Brazil whose work aligns with the Academy’s mission, values, and fields of knowledge.

The International Membership was established to strengthen ABHL’s global academic and cultural presence, recognizing individuals whose intellectual, scientific, artistic, or professional trajectories contribute meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge, critical thought, and cultural dialogue across borders.

Admission as an International Corresponding Fellow represents a formal institutional recognition of intellectual merit, professional consistency, and ethical commitment to knowledge as a civilizational value. It is not based on nationality, institutional affiliation, or geographic proximity to Brazil, but on the quality, coherence, and relevance of one’s work in dialogue with History, Literature, Arts, Sciences, and Culture.

International Members collaborate with ABHL through research, publications, academic exchange, cultural initiatives, and interdisciplinary dialogue, contributing to one of the Academy’s fundamental purposes: the dissemination of knowledge as legacy.

This membership category reflects ABHL’s understanding that knowledge flourishes through plurality, dialogue, and international exchange, reinforcing the Academy’s role as a bridge between intellectual traditions, cultures, and experiences.

ELIGIBILITY

The International Membership – Corresponding Fellow is intended for foreign nationals (non-Brazilian) who reside outside Brazil and demonstrate a consistent intellectual or professional trajectory aligned with the Academy’s fields of interest.

Without restriction, eligible profiles may include:

• Scholars, researchers, and academics from diverse disciplines

• Writers, authors, poets, essayists, and literary critics

• Scientists, innovators, and professionals in research-based fields

• Artists, curators, and cultural producers

• Educators, mentors, and intellectual leaders

• Professionals whose work intersects culture, history, ethics, science, or society

The ABHL organizes its intellectual life through thematic areas of knowledge. Applications are welcomed from individuals whose work relates, directly or indirectly, to fields such as:

• History, Memory, and Cultural Heritage

• Literature, Language, and Humanities

• Arts, Aesthetics, and Cultural Production

• Education, Pedagogy, and Formation

• Philosophy, Ethics, and Human Thought

• Sciences, Technology, and Innovation

• Social Sciences, Community Action, and Public Life

• Law, Governance, and Institutional Studies

• Health, Life Sciences, and Human Development

• Communication, Media, and Public Discourse

GOALS

Through the International Membership, the ABHL seeks to:

• Recognize intellectual merit beyond national borders, valuing excellence wherever it emerges;

• Strengthen international academic and cultural exchange, fostering dialogue among traditions and perspectives;

• Expand the global circulation of knowledge, research, and cultural reflection;

• Integrate international voices into ABHL’s projects, publications, and initiatives;

• Preserve institutional credibility, ensuring that membership reflects consistency, ethics, and legacy.

APPLICATION RULES

To preserve the Academy’s institutional integrity and academic seriousness, the following rules apply:

Self-Application Responsibility

Applicants may submit their own application and are fully responsible for the accuracy and consistency of all information provided.

Truthfulness and Verifiability

All submitted information and documents must be truthful, complete, and verifiable.

Documented Trajectory

Applications must include evidence of intellectual or professional activity, such as curricula vitae, portfolios, publications, research, official links, or equivalent documentation.

Ethical and Institutional Alignment

Applications are assessed for compatibility with ABHL’s principles: excellence, ethics, humanism, cultural responsibility, and balance between tradition and innovation.

Integrity Clause

Proven misconduct, plagiarism, falsification, or behavior incompatible with institutional values constitutes grounds for denial.

One Membership Process at a Time

Applicants may participate in only one active membership process at a time.

Payment due only if approved.

 (One-time fee, no annual dues)

Payment via Stripe, by credit or debit card.

Membership Application Guidelines/Criteria

1) Scope and Purpose

This guideline governs the submission, evaluation, and admission of candidates to International Membership — Corresponding Fellow, a category created to welcome foreign nationals (non-Brazilian) residing outside Brazil whose intellectual, academic, scientific, artistic, or professional trajectories align with ABHL’s institutional mission and fields of knowledge.

2) Eligibility (Who May Apply)

Eligible candidates are non-Brazilian individuals who reside outside Brazil and demonstrate a consistent, verifiable trajectory aligned with ABHL’s mission and intellectual ecosystem.

Profiles may include (non-exhaustive): scholars, researchers, writers, scientists, educators, artists, cultural producers, and professionals whose work intersects culture, history, ethics, science, or society.

ABHL welcomes applications connected (directly or indirectly) to thematic areas such as:

History & Memory; Literature & Humanities; Arts & Cultural Production; Education; Philosophy & Ethics; Sciences & Innovation; Social Sciences & Public Life; Law & Governance; Health & Human Development; Communication & Public Discourse.

3) One Active Membership Process at a Time

Applicants may participate in only one active membership process at a time, to preserve clarity, governance, and institutional auditability.

4) Application Requirements (Evidence and Documentation)

Applications must be submitted through the official online form, with supporting documentation and links that enable institutional verification.

Minimum expected evidence (as applicable):

• CV or professional biography (academic/professional timeline)

• publications, books, papers, essays, research outputs, projects, portfolios

• awards, distinctions, professional registrations (when applicable)

• official links (publisher pages, university profiles, institutional websites, verified databases, press pages, etc.)

• any equivalent documentation that demonstrates consistency, authorship, and impact.

5) Truthfulness, Verifiability, and Integrity

By applying, the candidate declares that all information provided is true, complete, and current, and that all materials are verifiable.

ABHL values rigor, authorship, and respect for sources. Applications with indications of plagiarism, falsification, manipulation, or relevant omission may be denied.

6) Alignment With ABHL Values and Reputation Safeguards

Applications are assessed for compatibility with ABHL’s principles, including excellence, ethics, identity, accessibility, humanism, and a balance between tradition and innovation.

When necessary to preserve institutional reputation, member safety, and process integrity, ABHL may request additional clarifications or documentation at any stage.

7) Evaluation (How Applications Are Reviewed)

Applications are reviewed by ABHL’s competent academic and administrative bodies, considering:

• merit and trajectory consistency,

• relevance and real-world impact,

• quality of production/output,

• ethical conduct and institutional fit,

• clarity and verifiability of evidence submitted.

8) Outcomes (Approval, Denial, Reapplication)

Outcomes may be approved or denied. In appropriate cases, ABHL may recommend reapplication with a stronger body of evidence or a more consolidated trajectory.

9) Institutional Participation (Moral Commitment)

Admission does not impose legal obligations; participation is understood as a moral and intellectual commitment, respecting each member’s availability and the Academy’s growth rhythm. International Members are encouraged to contribute through dialogue, publications, projects, and cultural initiatives when possible.

10) Institutional Fee (After Approval Only)

No fee is charged during the evaluation phase. Upon approval and formal acceptance, an Institutional Fee applies, related to certification, official institutional registration, and administrative processing.

FAQ — International Membership (Corresponding Fellow)

Who can apply?

Non-Brazilian individuals residing outside Brazil whose trajectory aligns with ABHL’s academic-cultural mission and fields of knowledge.

Is Brazilian nationality required?

No. This category is specifically for foreign nationals (non-Brazilian).

How is this different from ABHL “Academic Member” and “Corresponding Member”?

• Academic Member: for Brazilians residing in Brazil (domestic membership category).

• Corresponding Member: for Brazilians residing outside Brazil (diaspora category).

• International Member (this process): for non-Brazilians residing outside Brazil (global category).

Do I need formal academic degrees (BA/MA/PhD) to be eligible?

Not necessarily. ABHL values verified production and trajectory quality: consistency, ethics, impact, and contribution are evaluated alongside (or even beyond) titles and diplomas.

What should I submit to strengthen my application?

Clear evidence: publications, research outputs, books, portfolios, institutional profiles, official links, awards, and/or recognized professional records—anything that supports verifiability and authorship.

Can ABHL request additional documents? Why?

Yes—when needed to protect institutional reputation, member safety, and process integrity.

What leads to denial?

Examples include: insufficient evidence of trajectory, weak alignment with mission, inconsistency between claims and documentation, or integrity concerns (e.g., plagiarism, falsification, material omissions).

If my application is denied, can I reapply?

Often yes. ABHL may recommend reapplication when documentation can be improved or a trajectory becomes more consolidated.

When is payment required?

Only after approval and formal acceptance. There is no fee during evaluation.

What is the Institutional Fee for?

It is associated with institutional certification, official registration, and administrative processing after approval and acceptance.

Am I required to participate in ABHL activities after admission?

No legal obligation exists; participation is a moral and intellectual commitment, based on availability and interest in contributing to ABHL’s mission and thematic areas.

Can I apply to multiple membership processes simultaneously?

No. Applicants may be in only one active membership process at a time.

What kinds of themes and areas does ABHL embrace?

ABHL’s intellectual life spans multiple areas (e.g., language and literature, history and memory, arts, education, sciences, technology, governance, economy, communication, community action, and more), welcoming interdisciplinary work.