This article presents a new model of encouraging graduate courses adopted by FAPEMIG in partnership with the national agency - CAPES, in the state of Minas Gerais. It is an innovative experience which aims to improve and optimize the use of resources while addressing efforts to specific needs of the state. The main actions of this kind of model are focused on achieving excellence in post-graduation courses and are also focused on increasing the speed of PhD's and researchers formation process. These actions are based on the principle that it is urgent to speed up the scientific and technological development of the country, however, this development must be compatible with the international scenario. The major concepts of the model are described in full and, being successful, they might become a national reference.
Post-graduation; Education policies; Education quality