Research Fellowship

Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: Master Positions Application Deadline: 23 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country: Portugal Type of Contract: Other Job Status: Other Offer Starting Date: 10 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe Reference Number: 101086974 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No Offer Description OPEN CALL FOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Nova SBE/BI/2026/19 A call for applications for 1 (one) Research Fellowship is open at Nova School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE) under the Project “EQUALNovaERA – Project no. 101086974”, funded by the European Commission, with the following conditions: Main Field Economics Admission Requirements Master's degree in Economics or similar areas; Master's degree average equal to or higher than 17/20; Candidates accepted onto Nova SBE's PhD program in Economics and Finance, starting in the academic year 2026.2027; Proficiency in English. Work Plan Achieve a pass in the Curricular Units of the study program in which the student is enrolled; Develop a Research Proposal by the end of the first academic year. The research should include the inequality theme (preferably). The proposal can be publicized through Nova SBE channels; Demonstrate progress in the previously approved Research Proposal at each time the student is asked to do so; Work in collaboration with Professor Adeline Delavande or Duncan Webb or Faculty at Nova working on inequality to contribute to ongoing research and advancing knowledge in the field of inequality. Applicable Law and Regulations Research Fellowship Holder Statute (“Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica”), approved by Law n.º 40/2004, of 18th August, subsequently amended and republished by Decree-Law n.º 202/2012, of 27th August, updated in accordance with Decree-Law n.º 233/2012, of 29th October, Law n.º 12/2013, of 29th January, and with Decree-Law n.º 89/2013, of 9th July, updated in accordance with Decree-Law n.º 123/2019, of 28th August. NOVA University Lisbon Research Grants Regulations - Order no. 9484/2023, of September 14 and FCT, I.P. Scholarships and Grants Regulations, approved by Regulation 950/2019, of December 16. Working Place The research will be conducted at Nova School of Business and Economics under the scientific supervision of Professor Adeline Delavande (PhD in Economics) and Professor Duncan Webb (PhD in Economics). Duration of the Fellowship The fellowship will have a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for the length of the project, subject to an annual review. The fellowship will be awarded on an exclusive basis, as stated in the Regulations for Nova SBE Scholarships and/or Regulations for Studentships and Fellowships of FCT, I.P. Monthly Allowance The fellowship amounts to 1,400.00€. The minimum amount is according to the table of amounts for fellowships awarded directly by FCT, I.P. in the country (FCT Fellowships Amounts), and the maximum amount is according to the table of amounts for fellowships awarded directly by the Nova SBE Regulations. Selection Criteria The selection will be based on the evaluation of the curriculum vitae (70%) and motivation letter (30%). Selection Committee Adeline Delavande – Chairperson (Full Professor) Duncan Webb – Effective member (Assistant Professor) Nikita Melnikov – Effective member (Assistant Professor) Pedro Martins – Substitute member (Full Professor) Pedro Vicente – Substitute member (Full Professor) Formal Notification of Results All candidates will be notified by email. Application Period The call is open from November 10th to 23rd, 2026. Application Procedure Applications must be submitted by email to research.office@novasbe.pt , under the subject Nova SBE/BI/2026/19, and must include the following documents (mandatory): Motivation letter; Detailed Curriculum Vitae; Transcripts of diplomas or degrees with final grades and other documents demonstrating the candidate’s suitability for the required profile; (optional) GRE/GMAT Certificate. Results should not be older than three years In accordance with Article 12 of Regulamento de Bolsas de Investigação Científica of Nova SBE, the candidate can appeal the decision to the Scientific Council of Nova SBE, Faculdade de Economia da UNL, within 10 working days. Attachments DRAFT FELLOWSHIP CONTRACT Where to Apply E-mail: research.office@novasbe.pt Requirements Research Field: Economics Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Internal Application form(s) needed: 02. Minuta Edital Bolsa_EQUALNovaERA_PT_Nov2026.pdf (English, 478.52 KB - PDF) Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: NOVA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Country: Portugal State/Province: Lisbon City: Lisbon Postal Code: 2775-405 Street: Rua da Holanda n.º 1 Contact State/Province: Lisbon City: Carcavelos Website: www.novasbe.unl.pt Street: Rua da Holanda 1 Postal Code: 2775-405 E-Mail: research.office@novasbe.pt