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If you are a graduate student (masters or doctorate) or are doing scientific research in your studies, you can benefit from UOL Research Fund. The grants will be given, after review, to students who are doing some type of high level research at their insititute, supervised by a faculty member.

The areas of interest for grant applicants range from studying social networks on the internet, blogs and digital journalism, computer viruses and their propagation, combating spam, search engines, and topics related to privacy law. That is, themes of interest to the internet business. Read more…

According to the widget that tracks registrations at Campus Party, there are already 3938 registrants with their own PCs. Since they only have 4000 spots available, registration for those bringing computers will close soon.

If you still haven’t signed up, make yourself known! This year there will be CP Labs, with panels of investors and market analysts for entrepreneurs. It’s a great opportunity to give your startup some exposure!

The event takes place January 19-25 in São Paulo and this is the second time it’s being held in Brazil. One of the features of the program is the keynote speech by Tim-Berners Lee, creator of the web. It’s well worth participating!