About BRASA

Brazilian Studies Association

BRASA is an international, interdisciplinary association dedicated to promoting and strengthening Brazilian Studies around the world.

We bring together scholars, teachers, students, institutions, and other participants in the field to deepen knowledge about Brazil, circulate research, strengthen teaching, and build connections across disciplines and borders.

Our mission

Advancing knowledge and connection

BRASA fosters broader and deeper understanding of Brazil; encourages interdisciplinary research and teaching; supports collaboration among Brazilian and non-Brazilian colleagues; and creates forums for exchange about Brazil’s place in regional and global affairs.

What BRASA does

Convene

International congresses

BRASA’s biennial congress creates an interdisciplinary meeting place for research, exchange, and collaboration.

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Support

Scholarship and opportunity

Awards and funding programs recognize outstanding work and support emerging researchers in Brazilian Studies.

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Share

Research and teaching resources

BRASA connects the field to journals, scholarly series, teaching materials, and editorial initiatives.

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Engage

Year-round exchange

News, events, conversations, and the BRASA Digest sustain communication between congresses.

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Our history

From BRASA’s founding in 1992 to a global association today.

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Leadership & governance

Meet the officers, Executive Committee, and Secretariat.

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Contact BRASA

Reach the Executive Secretariat with institutional and membership questions.

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