11 Sep 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Instituto Superior Técnico
- Department: Direção de Recursos Humanos
- Research Field: Engineering » Other
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Undergraduate Positions
- Application Deadline: 21 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
- Country: Portugal
- Type of Contract: Not Applicable
- Job Status: Not Applicable
- Offer Starting Date: 14 Sep 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Scientific Advisor: Pedro Miguel Gomes Abrunhosa Amaral (ist30577)
Co-advisor(s): Carla Cristina Augusto Patrocínio (ist24178); Carla Sofia Rodrigues Gonçalves Cabeleira (ist24298); Beatriz Trindade Mendes (ist46178); Mariana Gomes de Oliveira (ist429128).
Organic Unit: Technology Transfer Coordination
Scholarship Theme: Launching and developing initiatives within the various areas of operation of IST’s Technology Transfer Directorate (DTT).
Duration: 12 months
Maximum Duration Including Renewals: 12 months
Objectives
The main objective of this grant is to support the launch and development of actions within the scope of the Technology Transfer Office (DTT) of IST, as well as those involved in knowledge valorisation processes, through dissemination, communication, and development of activities across DTT’s various initiatives (Career Center, Corporate Partnerships, Alumni, Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship).
This grant offers the fellows the opportunity to engage in scientific activity and learning within the various areas of intervention of the TTO. Given that these are multidisciplinary fields, they require knowledge from diverse areas, contributing significantly to the fellow's future professional career. Additionally, it offers experience in teamwork, the enhancement of communication skills, a sense of responsibility, initiative, and innovation.
Work Plan
- Development of the activity and communication plan for the Technology Transfer Office, focused primarily, but not exclusively, on the student community across all levels of education;
- Support in defining, implementing, and disseminating the processes (activities, events, initiatives, data collection and processing) of the Technology Transfer Office and its respective target audiences;
- Preparation of the final report.
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: Engineering » Other
Education Level: Undergraduate
Skills/Qualifications
Admission Requirements
- To be a bachelor's, integrated master's, or master's student, or a bachelor's degree holder enrolled in a non-degree course, at the date of signing the grant contract, in a field related to the proposed work plan;
- Availability for teamwork, ease of communication with different target audiences, capacity for initiative and leadership, a creative spirit, and a high sense of responsibility;
- Availability and flexibility regarding schedule and dedication to the fellowship;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in Portuguese (PT-PT) and English;
- User-level computer skills.
Additional Information
Benefits
Monthly Maintenance Allowance: €701.12
Funding Entity: Instituto Superior Técnico (IST)
Eligibility criteria
Admission Requirements
- To be a bachelor's, integrated master's, or master's student, or a bachelor's degree holder enrolled in a non-degree course, at the date of signing the grant contract, in a field related to the proposed work plan;
- Availability for teamwork, ease of communication with different target audiences, capacity for initiative and leadership, a creative spirit, and a high sense of responsibility;
- Availability and flexibility regarding schedule and dedication to the fellowship;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in Portuguese (PT-PT) and English;
- User-level computer skills.
Selection process
Contest Evaluation Method(s)
Curricular evaluation weighted to 50% on a scale of 20 points with a minimum of 16 points needed for admission.
Motivação weighted to 50% on a scale of 20 points with a minimum of 16 points needed for admission.
The minimum final grade needed for admission is 16 points.
Conditions for the Contest Evaluation
The selection methods to be used will be as follows:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) Evaluation, weighted at 50% on a 20-point scale, with a minimum score of 16 points required for admission. Previous experience in activities similar to those to be performed, as well as skills relevant to the role, will be valued;
- Motivation, weighted at 50% on a 20-point scale, with a minimum score of 16 points required for admission. This component will take into account the Motivation Letter (accounting for half of this component's score) and, if applicable, an interview (accounting for the other half of this component's score).
The motivation letter must be written in Portuguese and addressed to the Selection Committee. It should clearly state the reasons for the application and must mandatorily detail any parallel activities in which the applicant is currently involved, as well as the total number of ECTS credits planned for enrollment in the 2026/27 academic semesters.
Only candidates with a minimum score of 16 points out of 20 in the curricular evaluation will be selected for the interview. The interview will be conducted in Portuguese and will address the information provided by the candidates in their application, namely their motivation and previous experience, as well as the assessment of relevant skills for the position and the candidate's availability. Other complementary methods to the interview may be used, such as presentation exercises or group dynamics.
Minimum overall score required for admission: 16 points.
Composition of the Selection Jury
Jury President:
Pedro Miguel Gomes Abrunhosa Amaral (ist30577)
Jury Members:
Carla Cristina Augusto Patrocínio (ist24178), Instituto Superior Técnico; Mariana Gomes de Oliveira (ist429128), Instituto Superior Técnico; Carla Sofia Rodrigues Gonçalves Cabeleira (ist24298), Instituto Superior Técnico; Beatriz Trindade Mendes (ist46178), Instituto Superior Técnico.
Substitute Jury Members:
Rita Joana Santos Silva (ist428286), 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:
The work will be mostly developed at the premises of the Técnico Technology Transfer Office at the Lisbon Campus, but may also take place at the Oeiras Campus or other venues where initiatives are held within the context of the Technology Transfer Office.
Website for additional job details: https://drh.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/bolseiros/recrutamento/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 2
- 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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