Vitoria-ES (Brazil), Month Day, 20xx.

To:
XXX Award / Funding Program.

Subject: Nomination of Prof. _______

To whom it may concern,

1.	Based on the contributions for education and research in the science, engineering and technology of instrumentation, systems, and automation, as described in the enclosed résumé, the Rectorate of the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES) would like to confirm its support for the Nomination of Prof. ____ for the XXX Award / Funding Program.
2.	The role played by UFES in the development of the Espírito Santo state (Brazil) is clear and includes the education of human resources in undergraduate and graduate courses (Masters in Science, Doctorates, Specializations), and more than 200 research projects per year, in partnership with public and private institutions. In the area of name of area, Prof. _____________ has played a very important role as a lecturer, researcher, and also in administrative positions at this University, helping the development of our region in Brazil, and also development of education and science (as a whole).
3.	Thus, the Rectorate confirms the support for the Nomination of Prof. ______________.

Sincerely,

Pro-Rector for Research and Graduate Studies