"From Zero to International Book": FNI Launches Program Focused on Internationalization and Academic Publication
- Henrique Napoleão Alves
- 7 days ago
- 4 min read
The program offers specialized guidance for the production of articles and technical notes for the UN and international courts, combining international theory and practice.
The Facts and Norms Institute (FNI) is pleased to announce the official launch of its Visiting Researcher Program.
With admissions opening for 2026, the initiative was designed for academics and professionals who wish to strengthen their academic and professional careers.
"From Zero to Internationalization," the program empowers its participants through conducting original research for publication and/or dialogue with the UN and other international organizations.
Flexibility and Global Reach
The program stands out for its non-residential and flexible format. With a variable duration between 6 and 12 months, it allows researchers from any region of the world to participate actively without the need for physical relocation.
This structure was conceived to democratize access to high-level research, allowing the participant to balance the program with other professional or academic activities.
Impactful Technical Production
Unlike traditional courses, the focus of the Visiting Researcher Program is practical production and publication. Under the guidance of Institute experts, participants will develop works of global relevance, being able to choose from:
Scientific articles and in-depth academic papers;
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 (Inter-American System, European System, African System...).
All approved technical works are eligible for publication in book format with an ISBN, featuring professional layout and validation by the Institute's editorial board, composed of professors with PhDs.
And the best part: this publication as a book is included in the program, with no additional costs!
Example of high-standard books published by our Institute (swipe to change pages):
Why participate?
For students and professionals in Law, International Relations, Social Sciences, and Medicine/Health Sciences, this is a strategic opportunity to navigate between academia and global practice.
The program not only enhances research and analysis capabilities but prepares the researcher to compete for positions in International Organizations and academia, offering the chance to build a real portfolio of engagement.
Proven Expertise
Visiting researchers will benefit directly from the know-how accumulated by the Facts and Norms Institute.
The institution possesses a history of excellence, with more than 40 official contributions submitted to and accepted by the United Nations and the Inter-American Court.
Many of these contributions have been expressly cited by the UN and the Inter-American Court in their official documents. Contact us to learn more! (Contact information below.)
Several of these contributions also generated invitations for Institute researchers to participate in high-level meetings with the UN itself.
Training in Legal and Social Research
The program offers genuine training in legal and social research, qualifying the participant in:
Theoretical research and qualitative empirical research;
Advanced use of international case law databases;
Handling of documentary tools such as the Universal Human Rights Index and RefWorld.
All these modalities and tools have been successfully used by the Institute in the research cited by the UN. Contact us to learn more! (Contact information below.)
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
Publishing a quality book is not easy. Professional editing, design, publication, and promotion packages usually range from 4,500 to over 15,000 Reais, depending on the quality of the domestic publisher. In the case of international publishers, this value usually ranges from 2,000 to 8,000 Dollars.
Due to the social and humanitarian character of the Institute, the investment in our program manages to offer, for affordable prices, not only the publication of an original book of high standard but also its promotion to our thousands of readers worldwide!
And there is more: the publication is accompanied by the entire process of training, individualized guidance, and certification as a Visiting Researcher! The visiting researcher program includes all the guidance so that the researcher goes:
From zero to international book;
From zero to dialogue with international organizations;
From zero to global portfolio.
For those who already have a topic, this means enriching the trajectory and impact of the research.
For those who do not yet have a topic, but only the dream of combining international theory and practice, the Institute offers alternatives of current topics that are on the agenda of the UN and other international organizations.
Check out the available options:
Modalities ➜ | Benefits ⬇ | Basic (Entry) | Standard (Recommended) | Legacy (Premium) |
Publications (Books) | 1 article / paper | 1 book with two editions (e.g., one edition in Portuguese and one in English or Spanish; translation included!) (possibility of double scoring) | 1 book with three editions (three editions in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and/or French; translations included!) (possibility of triple scoring) |
Identifiers | ISSN or ISBN | 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 "Vault" (Annotated Archive) | Access to the Vault + Recorded Workshop |
Career Support | Simple Certificate | Certificate + Letter of Recommendation | Certificate + Letter of Recommendation + CV Review |
International Course Bonus | 10% Discount | 20% Discount | 30% Discount |
Investment | USD 907 | USD 979 | USD 1770 |
Take the next step in your international career
Vacancies are strictly limited to ensure the quality of individual monitoring. Therefore, send an email as soon as possible to Professor Henrique Napoleão Alves at Henrique.alves@factsandnorms.com with the subject "Visiting Researcher Program".
(Note: If you already have a completed monograph, dissertation, or thesis and are interested only in publication in book format, contact us via the same email with the subject "Possible publication" to consult our editorial conditions).
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