The candidates should provide a clear demonstration of the ability to carry out a research program.

Applicants should fulfil the requirements to join a course granting a higher academic degree (PhD) or in a non‐academic degree course, as stipulated in the “Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology” (Article 6). 

When signing the contract, the candidate must present a proof of enrollment in the course granting, or not, a higher academic degree.

In the event of the degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, the degree must comply with the provisions of the Decree‐Law nº. 66/2018, of 16 August (https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition?plid=1…). The selected candidate must provide the recognition of the degree when signing the contract.

The monthly amount of 1259,64€ is in accordance with the values stipulated in the “FCT Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships”:

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This amount will be paid on a monthly basis, through a bank transfer to the grant holder's bank account.

Evaluation: 

The members of the jury will take into consideration the CV (50%) and the research experience in the required field (50%). If none of the candidates fulfills the appropriate profile, the scholarship will not be awarded.

Members of the Jury:

• Prof. João Varela (LIP and IST)
• Prof. Patricia Gonçalves (LIP and IST)
• Dr. Jonathan Hollar (LIP)
• Dr. Michele Gallinaro (LIP and IST)

Advertising / notification of results: 

The results of the evaluation will be communicated by email; in case of disagreement, the candidates have a period of 10 working days to contest the decision, as provided for in the Code of Administrative Procedure in a preliminary hearing. At the end of this period, the arguments presented will be analysed by the jury committee, who will simultaneously communicate the final decision to all the candidates who submitted allegations. The final results of the shortlisted applicants will be communicated by e‐mail. In case of disagreement, the candidates have a period of 15 working days to contest the decision.

Non-discrimination and equal access policy: LIP actively promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of any duties based on their ancestry, age, sex, sexual preference, marital status, family and economic conditions, instruction, origin or social conditions, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, origin territory, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and union membership.