Cristina Ponte

ICNOVA – NOVA Institute of Communication, within NOVA University Lisbon, is offering one research grant (Bolsa de Investigação) for a PhD student in the PRODIGI project: Promoting Resilience and Online Digital and Informational Skills (Grant Number 101182849). The position is based in Lisbon, Portugal, and is linked to research and outreach in communication sciences, digital media, and media/information literacy. The selected candidate will support a work plan developed with the project team, including workshops for secondary school teachers, project communication and dissemination, partnerships with EDMO regional hubs and other stakeholders, and the organisation of the final conference plus other scientific and public outreach events. The grant is funded by the Creative Europe Programme and lasts 6 months, with an expected start in January 2027. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences or a related field and be enrolled in a PhD programme in Communication Sciences, Digital Media, or a related area. The call particularly values experience with media and information literacy for vulnerable audiences, training experience, and creative, artistic, or innovative approaches to media education. Ability to work with institutions, build contacts, and support networking and knowledge transfer is also important. The monthly maintenance allowance is €1,359.64, supplemented by voluntary social insurance (if selected) and personal accident insurance. Foreign degrees must be recognised by a Portuguese institution before contract signature. Applications are open from 12 to 23 October 2026 and must be submitted by email to [email protected] with the reference PRODIGI_BD1 in the subject line.