Selection for PinCade 2026 is available

On 28 July, the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), launched a public notice for the 45th Edition of the PinCade programme. In total, 20 applicants are selected to join the exchange programme, 15 undergraduate and five postgraduate students from different fields of expertise. From 29 September to 24 October, university students from all regions of Brazil can register in the programme.

PinCade will take place from January to February 2026, aiming to provide activities on competition defence, as well as promote research collaboration, and encourage debate and academic studies on competition matters.

Students will take part in case studies and reviews, and elaborate technical opinions and reports regarding current cases under CADE’s scrutiny.

CADE’s members and antitrust experts will conduct an intensive course on competition defence to selected participants. Additionally, students are to take part in activities at the Office of the Superintendent General (SG), the Department of Economic Studies (DEE), and the Office of the Attorney General (PFE). The exchange programme also provides guided tours to agencies related to competition defence.

In the end, students must write an article to conclude the course. CADE will evaluate articles submitted, as well as punctuality, attendance, and activities undertaken in the agency. 

The Selection

To participate, students must fulfil requirements foreseen in the public notice and submit the registration form available on the official website.

Former participants who are civil servants or interns, or who hold a commissioned position at CADE, as well as lawyers or students working on cases in the agency, are not allowed to sign up.

In addition, the student must attach a curriculum, a cover letter, an essay, and the documentation detailed in the form.

During the selection process, CADE searches for representatives from the five regions of Brazil, aiming to exchange culture and experiences, and promote competition defence around the country.

Access the public notice on PinCade’s website.