Researchers on Leave
Researchers on leave are currently serving in public functions or equivalent or are prevented from making a relevant scientific contribution. In accordance with CES Statutes (Article 7º, Nr. 4). "Any Associate may request the suspension of his/her status when taking on important public functions that may make it difficult or impossible to carry out regular activities, by applying to the Director, with mention of the period of time during which the suspension is to be operative"