Early Childhood Science Award

The ‘Prêmio Ciência pela Primeira Infância’ (‘Early Childhood Science Award’), created in 2022, is another project connected to the initiatives led by the NCPI. By means of this recognition, the idea was to show an appreciation for science, and identify and recognize researchers working in the area of Early Childhood.

With publication of a public notice, the award received 78 applications from all over Brazil, with prioritization being given to Black and indigenous researchers from the North and Northeast of the country, who undertake research addressing at least one of the following themes: Different Childhoods in Brazil; Inequalities and Early Childhood; or Assessment of Public Policies on Early Childhood.

The 15 finalists were awarded a training course on the dissemination of scientific knowledge applied to public policies, illustrated summaries of their research, and prize money ranging from R$ 3,000 to R$ 10,000. Furthermore, to commemorate the awards, a meeting was hosted in the city of Salvador (BA) to make and develop connections between the researchers, the NCPI and partners.