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Research Scholarship for Master Degree in Biology and Health Sciences at Instituto Nacional de Saúde Dr. Ricardo Jorge Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge in Portugal

Degree Level

Master's

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 13, 2026

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Portugal

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Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge

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Keywords

Molecular Biology
Biology
Macrophage Biology
Health Science
Human Biology
Environmental Health
Salud Pública
Cell Culture Techniques

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About this position

Call for a research scholarship for Master degree at Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Portugal, under project PARC – Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals funded by Horizon Europe.

The fellowship is hosted by the Human Genetics Department and focuses on biology, health sciences, environmental health, and human biology. The work plan includes analyzing the effect of bisphenol compounds on intestinal cell viability/stress and the pro-inflammatory activation of cocultivated macrophages. Relevant lab methods include human cell culture, polarized epithelial cells, cocultures, RT-PCR, Western blot, and fluorescence microscopy.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Licentiate degree in Biology, have a final grade of at least 12, and be enrolled in a Master degree program at a higher education institution associated with one or more R&D units. Preferred candidates have at least 6 months of laboratory experience and knowledge of environmental health and human biology. Portuguese is required at mother-tongue level and English at an excellent level.

Funding: monthly maintenance allowance of 1,090.98 EUR, plus voluntary insurance and personal accident insurance (or similar). Duration is 6 months, with possible renewal depending on legislation and fund availability.

Deadline: 13 August 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon). Applications must include a CV in English, cover letter in English describing laboratory experience, degree certificate, and proof of Master enrollment. Submit by email to the contact address listed in the notice.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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