2025 FCT PhD Scholarships, Portugal

 
March 12, 2025

Closing date: April 16, 2025, at 17h00 (Lisbon time).

Type of student: National and international students

Level of study: PhD

Field of study: All scientific areas

Value of the grant:

  • Monthly stipend of approximately 1,260 euros
  • Additional support for tuition fees, training and travel expenses

Description:

The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) offers doctoral research grants to fund research activities leading to the award of a doctoral degree. In 2025, 1,550 grants will be awarded, distributed as follows:

  • 1,000 grants in the General Application Line, for research in an academic environment
  • 550 grants in the Specific Line in a Non-Academic Environment, for research in non-academic institutions

Eligibility:

  • Candidates enrolled, or who meet the conditions necessary to enroll, in a study cycle leading to the award of the academic degree of doctor (fct.pt)
  • Candidates who intend to carry out research activities leading to the award of this degree in any national or international academic organization for the production and dissemination of knowledge.
  • For the Specific Line in a Non-Academic Environment, it is necessary that the work plan takes place mainly in one or more non-academic entities, with at least 12 months of research in these institutions

How to apply:

  1. Access the FCT application portal:https://myfct.fct.pt
  2. Select the desired line of application (General or Specific in a Non-Academic Environment)
  3. Fill in the application form and submit the required documents, including:
  • Academic curriculum vitae
  • Work plan
  • Declaration of acceptance by the supervisor
  • Letter of motivation
  • Proof of acceptance or enrollment in the doctoral program

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