Research Scholarships of Research Initiation for the scientific area of Communication sciences

Organisation/Company Instituto Superior Técnico Department Direção de Recursos Humanos Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Undergraduate Positions Application Deadline 12 Nov 2026
- 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Not Applicable Job Status Not Applicable Offer Starting Date 6 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description Scientific Advisor: Anabela Teresa Da Mota Gonçalves (ist23691) Organic Unit: Communication, Image and Marketing Area Scholarship Theme: The fellowship falls within the areas of student support, higher education outreach, and institutional communication. It includes welcoming, integrating, and supporting first-year students at Instituto Superior Técnico, participating in outreach activities for prospective secondary school candidates, and collaborating in activities of the School's management bodies related to the Communication, Image, and Marketing area, including institutional representation. Duration: 12 months Maximum Duration Including Renewals: 12 months

Objectives Candidates are expected to develop skills in enhancing their CVs, motivating others and clearly expressing their motivations for taking on the role of Guide Coordinator, as well as managing their time alongside other academic and extracurricular activities. Good academic results are also expected, demonstrating a balance between academic performance and institutional involvement.

Work Plan Develop activities involving highly complex leadership roles and a high level of responsibility. Developing initiatives within the scope of the Student Welcome, Integration and Support Project for Técnico students, particularly first-year students, including those living away from home. Organising and implementing activities related to the Mentoring Programme, coordinating and supporting Mentors and Mentees, as well as organising extracurricular activities across different areas.

Welcoming and supporting exchange students coming to study under mobility programmes or undertaking internships in Portugal through exchange programmes, in collaboration with the International Affairs Office. Participating in and organising activities under Técnico's Outreach Programme, aimed at prospective higher education applicants, particularly secondary school students, such as: Planning and conducting study visits to the Alameda Campus and designing virtual initiatives.

Visiting secondary schools and attending Engineering, Science and Technology fairs, as well as education and training fairs, at national level. Collaborating on specific activities undertaken by the School's management bodies related to the Communication, Image and Marketing Area, particularly institutional representation. Supporting complementary activities and providing assistance to NAPE's target audiences through in-person meetings, video calls, telephone and email.

Managing activities and people within the scope of NAPE's programmes and initiatives. Supporting institutional activities, initiatives and events organised by the Communication, Image and Marketing Area.

Contest Procedure Applications must be exclusively submitted on the admissions platform of the Instituto Superior Técnico at https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/fenixedu-admissions and requires registration and validation of the candidate's identity. Applications are only accepted when the form available in the platform is correctly filled, submitted and locked withoutany validation errors. The mandatory documentation to submit in the scholarship aplication includes: Curriculum Vitae Proof of Qualifications (or declaration of honor in case you do not yet have the certificate) Proof of Registration/Enrolment Motivation Letter The application submission deadlines can be viewed in the admissions platform. The results of the contest will be made available in the same admissions platform

Admission Requirements students enrolled in 1st
- or 2nd-cycle degree programmes or integrated master's programmes in the2026/27 academic year, who have been enrolled for at least one academic year. Excellent command of Portuguese, both spoken and written (fluent/native).
Knowledge of NAPE's work and experience in Guide Management and Activity Coordination

Additional Information Eligibility criteria Admission Requirements students enrolled in 1st
- or 2nd-cycle degree programmes or integrated master's programmes in the2026/27 academic year, who have been enrolled for at least one academic year. Excellent command of Portuguese, both spoken and written (fluent/native).
Knowledge of NAPE's work and experience in Guide Management and Activity Coordination

Selection process Contest Evaluation Method(s) Curricular evaluation weighted to 100% on a scale of 100 points.

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