PhD Scholarship in Linguistics at University of Lisbon

The University of Lisbon's School of Arts and Humanities is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship in Linguistics, supported by Portuguese national funds through the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia. The position is based at the Center of Linguistics, specifically within the Grammar and Resources Research Group, and is open to candidates interested in advancing research in language sciences. The scholarship is initially supervised by Professor Fabrizio Macagno, with subsequent supervision by the scholarship holder's thesis supervisors. The research topics available for dissertation proposals include linguistic contact in Africa, discourse in education, phonological acquisition in multilingual contexts, and infinitive clauses in typical language development or in individuals diagnosed with Language Development Disorder or Autism Spectrum Disorder. The scholarship is awarded for 12 months and may be renewed up to a maximum of 48 months, subject to project eligibility. The monthly stipend is 1,309.64€, paid according to the Portuguese Science Foundation salary scale, with insurance costs covered by the employer. Registration and tuition fees are included up to a pre-established limit. The fellowship is exclusive of any other professional or research activity, ensuring full-time commitment to the PhD program. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, languages, or related fields, and demonstrate a strong command of Portuguese and English. Candidates must be enrolled or eligible to enroll as PhD students in Linguistics or related areas and must reside permanently in Portugal at the start of the fellowship. Applications from Portuguese citizens, EU citizens, citizens of other countries, stateless persons, and political refugees are welcome. Applicants with foreign diplomas must provide proof of degree recognition and conversion to the Portuguese scale. The selection process is based on curriculum assessment, including academic qualifications, relevance of training, research experience, and thesis project proposal. Candidates scoring 15 points or higher may be invited for an interview. The final classification combines curriculum assessment and interview results. All communications regarding the application process will be conducted via email, and preliminary decisions will be posted on the FLUL website. To apply, candidates must submit an application form (available on the FLUL website), motivation letter, CV, degree certificate or statement of compliance, proof of enrolment, dissertation proposal (max. 1000 words), and relevant publications. All documents must be submitted in Portuguese or English before the deadline of March 25, 2026. For further details, visit the FLUL website or contact [email protected]. This opportunity is ideal for motivated researchers seeking to contribute to cutting-edge linguistic research in a vibrant academic environment at the University of Lisbon. The scholarship offers comprehensive financial support and access to a dynamic research group, with topics spanning multilingualism, language acquisition, and educational discourse.