COMPETE 2030 FEDER Postdoctoral Research Scholarship 2026

The COMPETE 2030 FEDER Postdoctoral Research Scholarship is a project-based postdoctoral funding opportunity in Portugal. In the referenced posting, it supports the SHIELD-HMP project at the Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto (ISPUP), with funding provided through the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) under the COMPETE 2030 programme.

This scholarship is aimed at researchers who have recently completed a PhD and want to contribute to applied research with public health relevance. The cited opportunity focuses on occupational health risks linked to hazardous medicinal products in healthcare settings, and places the successful applicant within a multidisciplinary research team at the University of Porto.

Based on the available posting, the scholarship is open at postdoctoral level. Eligible academic backgrounds include Safety and Occupational Health, Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. Applicants with degrees awarded by foreign institutions must obtain recognition from a Portuguese higher education institution before appointment, where required.

Funding is available, but the exact financial package is not specified in the reference posting. As a result, applicants should consult the individual call notice carefully for details on scholarship value, duration, and any additional benefits. Application procedures may vary by project, but the referenced post required submission by email with a motivation letter, CV, qualification certificates, and proof of degree recognition where applicable.

Because COMPETE 2030 FEDER scholarships may be tied to specific funded research projects rather than offered as a single nationwide scholarship with identical terms, students and researchers should review each call individually for subject area, host institution, and eligibility conditions.