PhD Student or Master Enrolled in Non-Academic Degree Course Research Fellowship (MPOBS_2026_02) University of Minho in Portugal

The Communication and Society Research Centre (CECS) at the University of Minho, Braga, Portugal, is offering a research fellowship for a PhD student or a master enrolled in a non-academic degree course, reference MPOBS_2026_02. This opportunity is open in the fields of Communication Sciences and Sociology, with a focus on media literacy, communication policies, science communication, and culture policies. The fellowship is funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) under the Financiamento Plurianual do Centro de Estudos de Comunicação e Sociedade 2025-2029, supporting platforms MILObs and POLObs.

The fellowship holder will engage in a variety of research and technical-scientific activities, including monitoring research and intervention projects, managing research documents, updating websites and social media, collaborating on reports and scientific articles, organizing scientific and cultural events, producing and editing multimedia content, and supporting editorial tasks. The research will be conducted under the scientific supervision of Professor Doctor Elsa Costa e Silva and Professor Doctor Sara Pereira, and may involve travel for fieldwork or event participation.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communication Sciences or Sociology (or related areas), and demonstrate relevant experience in exploratory research involving Communication Policies and/or Media Literacy. Additional requirements include participation in conferences, experience in social network and website management, and compliance with fellowship duration limits. Proof of proficiency in Portuguese or English is required, depending on the applicant's native language. Preferential qualifications include training in Communication Sciences, multimedia production and analysis, information collection and report writing, event organization, and fluency in both Portuguese and English.

The fellowship is for a period of 6 months, starting provisionally in May 2026, and may be renewed up to the legal limit. The monthly stipend is 1309.64€, paid by bank transfer, with additional benefits such as reimbursement of voluntary social security contributions and personal accident insurance. The grantee will work under an exclusivity regime as stipulated by the Research Fellow Statutes and applicable regulations.

Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected], with the call reference 'MPOBS_2026_02' in the subject line. Required documents include a CV, certificates or declaration of honour for academic degrees, proof of recognition for foreign degrees, proof of language proficiency, proof of research experience, declaration of honour on research fellowships history, and a motivation letter. The selection process evaluates academic trajectory, professional curriculum, and motivation, with interviews for top candidates. Results will be communicated by email, and the final decision can be contested within 15 working days.

For further details, consult the full call document and CECS website. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research in communication and media studies within a dynamic academic environment at the University of Minho.