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Research Initiation Grant
Research Initiation Grant (BII) in Media Arts, Design and Visual Culture at Universidade Europeia Universidade Europeia in Portugal
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Visual Culture
Funding
Funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) through project UID/00711/2025 at UNIDCOM/IADE. Monthly maintenance allowance is €701.12, paid monthly by bank transfer. The grant includes personal accident insurance and, where applicable, reimbursement of Voluntary Social Security contributions at the first contribution bracket. Initial duration is 6 months, renewable up to 12 months total. Exclusive-dedication regime.
Deadline
Sep 19, 2026
Country
Portugal
University
Universidade Europeia

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Universidade Europeia / UNIDCOM-IADE is recruiting for one Research Initiation Grant (BII) within MADx.Lab26, part of the Research Unit in Design and Communication (UNIDCOM/IADE) in Lisbon, Portugal.
The project sits in Media Arts, Design and Visual Culture, with sub-areas including Image Studies, Digital Art, Multimedia, Cinema, Video, Photography, Drawing, and Game Design. The selected grant holder will work in the Media Arts and Design Lab (MADx.Lab), supporting experimental and speculative research at the intersection of artistic research, design practice, and technological experimentation.
Eligibility highlights: Bachelor’s degree required; current enrolment in a Master’s programme required; good spoken and written English; practical/technical skills in at least one creative media area; and no prior FCT-funded research grant. Preference is given to applicants with experience in design, media arts, digital art, multimedia, visual culture, communication design, game design, cinema, photography, creative technologies, exhibitions, publications, workshops, or related cultural/research activities, plus a strong portfolio.
Funding: monthly allowance of €701.12, personal accident insurance, and possible reimbursement of Voluntary Social Security contributions. Duration is 6 months initially, renewable up to 12 months total.
How to apply: email the required documents to [email protected] with the subject line specified in the call. Deadline: 2026-09-19 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon).
Funding details
Funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) through project UID/00711/2025 at UNIDCOM/IADE. Monthly maintenance allowance is €701.12, paid monthly by bank transfer. The grant includes personal accident insurance and, where applicable, reimbursement of Voluntary Social Security contributions at the first contribution bracket. Initial duration is 6 months, renewable up to 12 months total. Exclusive-dedication regime.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, be currently enrolled in a Master’s programme, have a good command of spoken and written English, and demonstrate practical and technical skills in at least one area of Media Arts and Design such as video production, photography, multimedia, digital art, design, or another creative media practice. Applicants must not have previously benefited from a research grant directly or indirectly funded by FCT. Preference is given to candidates with academic or practical experience in Design, Media Arts, Digital Art, Multimedia, Visual Culture, Communication Design, Game Design, Cinema, Photography, artistic or design research, digital media production, creative technologies, exhibition design, visual communication, cultural/research activities, and a strong portfolio.
How to apply
Apply by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Application - Research Initiation Grant (BII) - MADx.Lab26”. Include your CV and portfolio, Bachelor’s certificate and transcript, proof of current Master’s enrolment, motivation letter, any recommendation letters or relevant documents, and a declaration on honour that you have not previously benefited from an FCT-funded research grant.
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