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 Is the Job related to staff position within…
a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Scientific Advisor: Luís Filipe Almeida Moreira (ist33284)
Organic Unit: International Affairs Area
Scholarship Theme: Supporting the management of the International Affairs Area Coordinator.
Duration: 12 months
Maximum Duration Including Renewals: 12 months
Objectives
The scholarship holder is expected to develop skills in the management and implementation of international initiatives in Higher Education, while actively contributing to the activities of the International Affairs Area. In particular, the objectives are to: develop skills in the organisation and coordination of events and collaborative initiatives with international partners; contribute to the design and implementation of communication, promotion and dissemination strategies for international initiatives; deepen their understanding of international cooperation mechanisms in Higher Education, including international networks, partnerships and funding programmes; acquire practical knowledge of the processes involved in the preparation, submission and management of international project applications; explore and apply innovative approaches to strengthen institutional internationalisation; prepare reports, content and supporting materials that document and consolidate the outcomes of the activities carried out.
Work Plan
The scholarship holder will collaborate with the activities of the International Affairs Area, developing skills in the management of international initiatives and international cooperation. The main tasks include: planning and organising events and collaborative initiatives; developing content to promote the activities and initiatives of the International Affairs Area; supporting the implementation of communication and dissemination strategies for project activities and results; implementing and managing international initiatives and programmes; contributing to the preparation, submission and monitoring of international project applications; researching and applying innovative approaches to foster international cooperation; preparing reports and supporting materials that document and consolidate the outcomes of the activities carried out.
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.
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, takinginto 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
Contact
City: Lisboa
Website: http://tecnico.ulisboa.pt/
Street: Av. Rovisco Pais
Postal Code: 1049-001 Lisboa
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