University of Évora
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FCT Research Scholarship
PhD Scholarship in Political Theory, International Relations and Human Rights for Freshwater Ecosystem Restoration University of Évora in Portugal
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Research scholarship funded under the Water4All project and cofinanced by the European Union through Horizon Europe. Monthly maintenance allowance is €1359.64. Duration is 12 months initially, renewable up to a maximum of 48 months.
Deadline
Aug 21, 2026
Country
Portugal
University
University of Évora

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University of Évora is offering a PhD Scholarship within the Water4All project (reference 101060874), cofinanced by the European Union through Horizon Europe. The scholarship is hosted at MED (Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development) in Évora, Portugal.
The research is in the scientific area of Political Theory, International Relations and Human Rights, with a strong legal and policy focus. The selected candidate will work on the evaluation of legal frameworks related to the restoration of freshwater ecosystems, including comparative analysis of EU and national legislation, international conventions, and judicial cases at national, European, and international levels.
This is a structured doctoral research opportunity expected to lead to a PhD in Political Theory and International Relations. The work plan includes legal scoping, assessment of court decisions, policy recommendations, scientific publications, dissemination, and preparation of the doctoral thesis. The project is relevant to environmental law, water governance, EU law, and international environmental agreements.
Eligibility: applicants should hold a Master’s degree in law, International Relations, or a related field. Experience with environmental legislation is particularly valued, especially knowledge of water and nature directives such as Habitats, Birds, and Restoration. Skills in law scoping, assessment, and court decision analysis at national, European, and international levels are also desirable.
Funding: the scholarship provides a monthly maintenance allowance of €1359.64. The initial duration is 12 months, starting in September 2026, and it may be renewed up to a maximum of 48 months.
Deadline: applications are open from 7 August 2026 to 21 August 2026. Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] with a cover/application letter, CV, certificate of qualifications, and any other relevant supporting documents.
Funding details
Research scholarship funded under the Water4All project and cofinanced by the European Union through Horizon Europe. Monthly maintenance allowance is €1359.64. Duration is 12 months initially, renewable up to a maximum of 48 months.
What's required
Master’s degree in law, International Relations or a related field. Proven knowledge and experience in environmental legislation is particularly relevant, especially water and nature directives such as Habitats, Birds, and Restoration. Additional valued experience includes law scoping and assessment and court decision scoping at national, European, and international levels. Candidates must also comply with the FCT research scholarship rules, including proof of enrollment in a study cycle or non-degree course where applicable, and foreign degrees must be recognized by a Portuguese institution.
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