"From Zero to International Book, and Beyond": FNI Launches Program Focused on Internationalization and Academic Publication

Break through the boundaries of local studies. The program offers highly specialized, 1-on-1 mentorship for the production of an internationally published book, while opening doors for direct advocacy with the UN and international courts.

The Facts and Norms Institute (FNI) is pleased to announce the official opening of applications for its exclusive Visiting Researcher Program.

With admissions opening for 2026-2027, this elite initiative is designed for ambitious academics and professionals who are ready to drastically accelerate their global careers.

More than a traditional course, the program is a personalized career accelerator. It empowers participants through bespoke mentorship, guiding them to conduct original research, publish a high-standard book, and—when global agendas align—engage in direct dialogue with the United Nations and regional human rights mechanisms.

Flexibility and Global Reach

The program stands out for its non-residential, highly flexible format. With a variable duration of 6 to 12 months, it allows researchers from anywhere in the world to actively participate without the need for physical relocation.

This structure was conceived to allow high-performing professionals to seamlessly balance this intensive mentorship with their ongoing career or academic commitments.

The Core Deliverable: International Publication

Unlike traditional academic programs, the strict focus of the Visiting Researcher Mentorship is practical production, real-world impact, and prestige.

Under the 1-on-1 guidance of Institute experts, the primary goal for every participant is the development of an original, high-impact manuscript. All approved technical works are edited, professionally laid out, validated by the Institute's PhD-led editorial board, and published in book format with an official ISBN.

The entire publication process—which usually costs thousands of dollars independently—is fully included in the program at no additional cost.

Examples of high-standard books published by our Institute (swipe to change pages):

The Global Advocacy Bonus: UN & International Court Submissions

Because FNI operates on the front lines of international law, we integrate our researchers into real-world global advocacy.

As a unique "plus" to the core book publication, researchers may have the opportunity to transform their partial or final research into official international submissions.

Depending on the real-time schedules of international organizations (such as active calls for input, pending cases, or advisory opinions) and the availability of FNI supervisors, your research may be adapted into:

• Briefs (Amicus Curiae) for international courts (such as the Inter-American Court of Human Rights);

  
  

• Opinions and Technical Notes for the UN System (OHCHR, Special Procedures, treaty bodies, etc.);

  
  

• Opinions and Technical Notes for Regional Systems.

This ensures that your mentorship is tied to the actual, breathing agenda of the international community, offering a rare chance to leave a tangible mark on global human rights mechanisms.

Why Participate?

For dedicated students and professionals in Law, International Relations, Social Sciences, and Medicine/Health Sciences, this is a rare, strategic opportunity to navigate the highest levels of global practice.

The mentorship not only sharpens your research and analytical capabilities, but it actively prepares you to compete for highly coveted positions within International Organizations and top-tier academia by building a verifiable, world-class portfolio of engagement.

Proven Global Expertise

Visiting researchers will benefit directly from the unparalleled know-how and network accumulated by the Facts and Norms Institute.

The institution possesses a documented history of global excellence, with more than 40 official contributions submitted to and accepted by the United Nations and the Inter-American Court.

Many of our contributions have been expressly cited by the UN and the Inter-American Court in their official, binding documents. Furthermore, this research routinely generates invitations for Institute researchers to participate in exclusive, high-level meetings directly with UN officials.

Professor Henrique Napoleão Alves, Institute Director (left); Professor Tomoya Obokata, UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery (right). Context: in-person meeting of the Institute with the UN Special Rapporteur, held on August 26, 2025, following an exclusive invitation generated by the Institute’s research.

Mastery in Legal and Social Research

The program offers genuine, high-level training in international research, qualifying the participant in:

• Theoretical and qualitative empirical research;

  
  

• Strategic use of international case law databases;

  
  

• Mastery of vital UN documentary tools, such as the Universal Human Rights Index and RefWorld.

Example of recent research by the Institute, in collaboration with the UN, involving the use of qualitative empirical research (click the image to access the full news story):

Modalities and Investment: The True Value of Internationalization

Gaining a foothold in international academia usually requires years of trial and error, or enrolling in international Master's programs that can easily cost upwards of $40,000 to $80,000. Furthermore, premium international publishing alone routinely costs between $3,000 and $8,000.

The Visiting Researcher Program bypasses these barriers entirely. It provides you with up to 12 months of high-level mentorship, practical global training, and international publication, offering a direct bridge to global practice at a fraction of the cost of traditional international education.

Our personalized guidance ensures that you go:

• From zero to published international author;

  
  

• From a standard CV to a global portfolio;

  
  

• And, when global agendas align, from zero to direct dialogue with international organizations.

  
  

Whether you already have a research topic, or simply have the ambition to merge international theory with practice, the Institute provides the exact roadmap.

Choose the track that best fits your career goals:

Modalities ➜	Basic	Standard (Recommended)	Advanced
Mentorship Focus	Core Research Guidance	Advanced Guidance + Translation	Comprehensive Career & Research Mentorship
Main Deliverable	1 book	1 book with two editions (e.g., English + Spanish or Portuguese; translation included!) (possibilitof double scoring)	1 book with three editions (Portuguese, English, Spanish/French; translations included!) (possibility of triple scoring)
Identifiers	ISBN + DOI	ISBN + DOI	ISBN + DOI
Promotion	On the website	On the website + Highlight in Newsletter	Highlight in Newsletter + Institutional E-mail
Events	-	Presentation Webinar	Exclusive Presentation Webinar
Exclusive Resources	-	Access to the Annotated Archive	Access to the Annotated Archive + Recorded Workshop
Career Support	Certificate of Completion	Certificate + Official Letter of Recommendation	Certificate + Letter of Recommendation + Direct CV/Career Review + 1-on-1 Strategy Call with Institute Director
International Course Bonus	10% Discount	20% Discount	30% Discount
Investment	USD 1,408	USD 1,760	USD 3,120

"I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand." Chinese proverb.

Take the Next Step in Your International Career

Because this program involves direct 1-on-1 mentorship, extensive editorial work, and the reputation of our Institute, vacancies are strictly limited and by application only.

We are looking for committed researchers and professionals who are genuinely ready to make a global impact.

How to Apply: Send an email to Professor Henrique Napoleão Alves at Henrique.alves@factsandnorms.com with the subject line: "Visiting Researcher Application - [Your Name]".

In your email, please include:

1. A brief summary of your academic/professional background (or attach your CV).

   
   

2. A short explanation why you wish to join the program and what global goals you hope to achieve.

Selected candidates will be invited to the next phases to ensure a mutual fit. Apply today to secure your place for 2026-2027.

(Note: If you already have a completed monograph, dissertation, or thesis and are interested only in premium publication in book format without the mentorship program, contact us via the same email with the subject "Possible Publication" to consult our editorial conditions).