ANNOUNCEMENT - ONE RESEARCH GRANT FOR CEI

Organisation/Company Faculdade de Ciências Empresariais do Porto Department Divisão de Gestão de Pessoas Research Field Cultural studies Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 15 Oct 2026
- 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number FCEP-08/2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description

A call is open for the award of a Research Scholarship for R&D activities to be carried out by a PhD student holding a Master's degree, within the framework of the research project Horizon RCH – Resilient Cultural Heritage at the Centre for Intercultural Studies ADMISSION

REQUIREMENTS:

a) Be enrolled, as of the date the fellowship contract is signed, in a doctoral program, whether national or international, that is duly recognized and accredited; b) Hold a master's degree in the field of Intercultural Studies, with a particular focus on research applied to the development of tangible and intangible heritage and to Resilient Cultural Heritage; c) Strong organizational skills, proactivity, responsibility, and the ability to work as part of a team; d) Proficiency in English as a working and communication language; e) Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; f) Knowledge of research and project management support. Specific Requirements Preferential factors:

a) Preference is given to candidates who already have experience in writing, publishing, and presenting scientific articles; b) Preference is given to candidates who are under the supervision of UTP faculty members; c) Preference is given to candidates who already have experience managing and actively participating in COST actions and international research projects; d) Preference is given to candidates with prior knowledge of and experience at the CEI. Languages ENGLISH Level Good Research Field Cultural studies Additional Information

The scholarship amount is €1,359.64, in accordance with the FCT table of values currently in force [ https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-202... ], paid monthly, plus reimbursement of the voluntary social security contribution, in accordance with the provisions of the regulations (applicable only to contracts with a duration of 6 months or more). Eligibility criteria

a) Be enrolled, as of the date the fellowship contract is signed, in a doctoral program, whether national or international, that is duly recognized and accredited; b) Hold a master's degree in the field of Intercultural Studies, with a particular focus on research applied to the development of tangible and intangible heritage and to Resilient Cultural Heritage; c) Strong organizational skills, proactivity, responsibility, and the ability to work as part of a team; d) Proficiency in English as a working and communication language; e) Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; f) Knowledge of research and project management support. Selection process

The selection method to be used will be based on the following selection criteria and respective weighting: a) Academic curriculum relevant to the field of the call and the activities to be performed, scored from 0 to 20 (weighting: 50%); b) Previous experience in the field of the call, scored from 0 to 20 (weighting: 50%). Candidates may be excluded from the selection process on the following grounds: a) Failure to meet the mandatory requirements specified in Section 2; b) Candidates who obtain a score of less than 9.5 in any of the assessment components will be excluded from the selection process and will not be assessed in the subsequent component(s); c) A candidate's unavailability to provide any additional clarifications requested of them will be considered equivalent to withdrawal from the selection process. Additional comments

a) Preference is given to candidates who already have experience in writing, publishing, and presenting scientific articles; b) Preference is given to candidates who are under the supervision of UTP faculty members; c) Preference is given to candidates who already have experience managing and actively participating in COST actions and international research projects; d) Preference is given to candidates with prior knowledge of and experience at the CEI.

The call will remain open for 10 (ten) days following the date of publication of the call for applications. Notes: The supporting documents referred to in point 2, certifying the possession of academic degreesand diplomas, or their recognition when awarded by foreign higher education institutions, may be waived at the application stage and replaced by a declaration of honour from the applicant. Verification of this requiremen