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Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Monthly PhD scholarship for up to 4 years, plus additional support for tuition fees, travel expenses, and research activities.
Deadline
Apr 15, 2027
Country
Portugal
University
MIT Portugal
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About this position
MIT Portugal Scholarships support doctoral study within the MIT Portugal programme at Portuguese universities. The scholarship is designed for PhD students whose research aligns with the programme’s strategic areas and who want to join a research community connected to MIT Portugal’s network and professional-development activities.
Successful applicants pursue their PhD at a Portuguese university rather than at MIT, while becoming part of the MIT Portugal Community. The programme’s focus areas include climate science and climate change, artificial intelligence, energy, space, chips and nanotechnology, sustainable cities, and the digital transformation of manufacturing. This makes the opportunity especially relevant for students building research projects at the intersection of major societal, technological, and sustainability challenges.
The award is funded by the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) under its agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The scholarship is framed as doctoral support within a wider research and networking environment, with access to programme events and a community of researchers working across the listed focus areas.
Funding details
Monthly PhD scholarship for up to 4 years, plus additional support for tuition fees, travel expenses, and research activities.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or an equivalent recognised qualification in a subject area covered by the degree programme. The PhD thesis must align with one of MIT Portugal’s key focus areas. Applicants should enrol on a PhD programme at a Portuguese university matching their field of research. Anyone may apply, but priority is given to Portuguese nationals and other EU citizens; applicants from outside the EU need a Portuguese host institution or a valid Portuguese residence permit, and selection may include an interview.
How to apply
Apply online when a call for PhD scholarship applications is published. Submit your application by the deadline stated in that call. An online information session is held at the start of each application round, and applications are assessed by a panel of experts.
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