PhD Student Research Fellowship in Communication Sciences (MPOBS_2025_01) University of Minho in Portugal

The University of Minho's Communication and Society Research Centre (CECS) in Braga, Portugal, is offering a PhD student research fellowship (reference MPOBS_2025_01) in Communication Sciences. This fellowship is funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) under the multi-annual financing program for the CECS (2025-2029), specifically supporting the MILObs and POLObs platforms. The position is designed for candidates who are either already enrolled or can demonstrate eligibility to enroll in a doctoral program in Communication Sciences.

The successful candidate will work under the scientific supervision of Professor Doctor Elsa Costa e Silva and Professor Doctor Sara Pereira. Research activities will be based at CECS, University of Minho, but may require travel for fieldwork or event participation. The fellowship holder will support the organization and technical-scientific development of research and intervention projects, focusing on media and information literacy, communication, science, and cultural policies. Key responsibilities include research and document management, updating project websites and social media, producing reports and scientific articles, organizing events, and creating multimedia content for science communication and dissemination.

The fellowship is initially for 6 months, with a provisional start date in January 2026, and may be renewed up to the legal limit. The monthly stipend is 1309.64 €, paid via bank transfer, and includes reimbursement for voluntary social security contributions and personal accident insurance. The grantee is expected to work exclusively on the fellowship activities as per the applicable regulations.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communication Sciences or a related field and must not have previously benefited from a PhD research fellowship for more than 4 years. Required application documents include a CV, academic certificates or a declaration of honor, proof of language proficiency (Portuguese and English), proof of research experience, a declaration regarding previous fellowships, and a motivation letter. Preferential qualifications include experience in communication/media, data analysis, multimedia production, event organization, and fluency in both Portuguese and English. Applicants from all nationalities are welcome, but foreign degrees must be recognized and converted to the Portuguese grading scale at the contracting phase.

The selection process is based on academic trajectory, professional curriculum, and motivation letter, with top candidates possibly invited for an interview. The application deadline is December 9, 2025. Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] with the subject 'MPOBS_2025_01'. For more details, consult the full call document at this link or visit the Euraxess position page.

This is an excellent opportunity for early-stage researchers interested in advancing their expertise in communication sciences, media studies, and science communication within a dynamic research environment at a leading Portuguese university.