Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Instituto Superior Técnico
- Department: Direção de Recursos Humanos
- Research Field: Other
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Undergraduate Positions
- Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
- Country: Portugal
- Type of Contract: Not Applicable
- Job Status: Not Applicable
- Offer Starting Date: 31 Jul 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Scientific Advisor: Luís Filipe Almeida Moreira (ist33284)
Organic Unit: International Affairs Area
Scholarship Theme: Supporting the management and promotion of events organized by the International Affairs Area.
Duration: 12 months
Maximum Duration Including Renewals: 12 months
Objectives
The scholarship holder is expected to develop competencies in the field of international cooperation in Higher Education, while actively contributing to the activities of the International Affairs Area. In particular, it aims to enable to: develop skills in the planning, organisation and management of events and collaborative initiatives as instruments for promoting, strengthening and consolidating international partnerships; gain experience in the design and production of communication, promotional and dissemination materials supporting the initiatives carried out by the International Affairs Area; deepen their understanding of international cooperation mechanisms and internationalisation strategies in Higher Education; investigate, identify and apply innovative approaches that contribute to strengthening international cooperation and consolidating institutional partnerships; produce supporting documents and materials that systematise and disseminate the outcomes of the activities undertaken.
Work Plan
The scholarship holder will collaborate in the activities carried out by the International Affairs Area within the framework of international cooperation in Higher Education. The main tasks include: participating in the planning, organisation and management of events and collaborative initiatives; supporting the creation, production and dissemination of communication materials related to the initiatives promoted by the International Affairs Office; conducting research on international cooperation mechanisms, internationalisation strategies and best practices in the Higher Education sector; and contributing to the preparation of documents, reports, supporting materials and other content that systematise and disseminate the outcomes of the activities undertaken.
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 without any 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.
Where to apply
Website: https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/fenixedu-admissions
Requirements
Research Field: Other
Education Level: Undergraduate
Skills/Qualifications
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in an integrated master's degree or a master's programme in a scientific area relevant to the proposed work plan. The following requirements are also valued: proficiency in English (spoken and written); strong communication and interpersonal skills in an international context.
Additional Information
Benefits
Monthly Maintenance Allowance: €1,090.98
Funding Entity: Instituto Superior Técnico (IST)
Eligibility criteria
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in an integrated master's degree or a master's programme in a scientific area relevant to the proposed work plan. The following requirements are also valued: proficiency in English (spoken and written); strong communication and interpersonal skills in an international context.
Selection process
Contest Evaluation Method(s)
Curricular evaluation weighted to 60% on a scale of 20 points with a minimum of 10 points needed for admission.
Individual interview weighted to 30% on a scale of 20 points with a minimum of 10 points needed for admission.
Motivação do candidato weighted to 10% on a scale of 20 points with a minimum of 10 points needed for admission.
The minimum final grade needed for admission is 10 points.
Conditions for the Contest Evaluation
The evaluation of scholarship applications will be carried out by the Coordination of the International Affairs Area, taking into account the following methods and criteria: academic merit and the alignment of the applicant's educational background and skills with the objectives and tasks described in the work plan; linguistic and interpersonal skills; previous experience and demonstrated motivation to engage in activities in the field of internationalisation and academic cooperation. The evaluation process will be conducted in a transparent and objective manner, ensuring the selection of the candidate who best fits the profile required for the execution of the planned activities.
Composition of the Selection Jury
Jury President: Luís Filipe Almeida Moreira (ist33284)
Jury Members: Mafalda Rodrigues Maia de Loureiro (ist430080), Instituto Superior Técnico; Joanne Brás Laranjeiro (ist24898), Instituto Superior Técnico.
Substitute Jury Members: Fernanda Gabriela Lopes de Sousa Henriques (ist430706), Instituto Superior Técnico.
In case the president of the jury is unable to preside, they will be replaced by one of the jury members.
Additional comments
Applicable Laws and Regulations
Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August (Statute of Scientific Research Fellow), in its current wording; FCT Regulation for Research Fellowships, available at https://drh.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/files/sites/45/despacho_8532_regulamento_bolsas.pdf
Workplace: Instituto Superior Técnico
Website for additional job details: https://drh.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/bolseiros/recrutamento/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: IST
Country: Portugal
Geofield
Contact
City: Lisboa
Website: http://tecnico.ulisboa.pt/
Street: Av. Rovisco Pais
Postal Code: 1049-001 Lisboa
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