Foundation for Science and Technology is funding
eight grants for PhD programme on Cellular and Molecular
Biotechnology applied to Health Sciences (BiotechHealth) in 2014 year. This
programme is conducted
at two schools of the University of Porto (ICBAS-UP and FFUP), four research institutions (INEB, IBMC, IPATIMUP and REQUIMTE) and one hospital (the Hospital Centre of Porto)
in Portugal. Both national and international applicants are eligible for
applying these grants. Applicants can apply online till 27 of June, 2013.
eight grants for PhD programme on Cellular and Molecular
Biotechnology applied to Health Sciences (BiotechHealth) in 2014 year. This
programme is conducted
at two schools of the University of Porto (ICBAS-UP and FFUP), four research institutions (INEB, IBMC, IPATIMUP and REQUIMTE) and one hospital (the Hospital Centre of Porto)
in Portugal. Both national and international applicants are eligible for
applying these grants. Applicants can apply online till 27 of June, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Grants are awarded for Doctoral Programme on Cellular and Molecular
Biotechnology Applied to Health Sciences (BiotechHealth).
Course Level: Grants are offered for pursuing PhD programme.
Scholarship Provider: Foundation for Science and Technology.
Scholarship can be taken at: Portugal
Biotechnology Applied to Health Sciences (BiotechHealth).
Course Level: Grants are offered for pursuing PhD programme.
Scholarship Provider: Foundation for Science and Technology.
Scholarship can be taken at: Portugal
Eligibility: As minimum condition to apply, national or international candidates must
have an MSc degree with a strong background in at least one of the following
topics: bioengineering, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, biology,
medicine, biochemistry, nanomedicine, chemistry, or a relevant scientific field.
have an MSc degree with a strong background in at least one of the following
topics: bioengineering, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, biology,
medicine, biochemistry, nanomedicine, chemistry, or a relevant scientific field.
Scholarship Open for International Students: National and international applicants can apply for these grants.
Scholarship Description: Biotech Health is a PhD programme jointly organized by two schools of
the University of Porto (ICBAS-UP and FFUP), four research institutions (INEB,
IBMC, IPATIMUP and REQUIMTE) and one hospital (the Hospital Centre of Porto).
It aims to provide excellence in doctoral training in Molecular and Cellular
Biotechnology applied to Health Sciences, in an interdisciplinary and
international environment, fostering collaboration between internationally
recognized research groups, hospitals and industrial companies.
the University of Porto (ICBAS-UP and FFUP), four research institutions (INEB,
IBMC, IPATIMUP and REQUIMTE) and one hospital (the Hospital Centre of Porto).
It aims to provide excellence in doctoral training in Molecular and Cellular
Biotechnology applied to Health Sciences, in an interdisciplinary and
international environment, fostering collaboration between internationally
recognized research groups, hospitals and industrial companies.
Number of award(s): 8 grants will be available in 2014 under the FCT PhD Programme.
Selection Criteria: First phase: The criteria to be met by the candidates are the following:
1) Quality of CV, as judged by:
-Academic curriculum (e.g. marks obtained in the master’s degree);
-Previous stay (more than 3 months) in a reference laboratory or company;
-Active participation in research papers published or accepted for publication
in international journals.
2) Motivation letter.
The evaluation of all applications will be carried out by a Selection Committee
appointed by the Scientific Committee.
Second phase: The candidates selected in First Phase will present their
previous work in the format of a poster in a session to which the faculty of
the Programme will be invited. They will be evaluated for:
1) scientific spirit;
2) ability to rigorously communicate scientific results;
3) interest in developing a career in a research laboratory or an industry.
Their enthusiasm will be under close scrutiny.
In this phase candidates will be asked to provide scientific areas or themes in
which they would like to conduct research and will have the opportunity to meet
with prospective supervisors.
1) Quality of CV, as judged by:
-Academic curriculum (e.g. marks obtained in the master’s degree);
-Previous stay (more than 3 months) in a reference laboratory or company;
-Active participation in research papers published or accepted for publication
in international journals.
2) Motivation letter.
The evaluation of all applications will be carried out by a Selection Committee
appointed by the Scientific Committee.
Second phase: The candidates selected in First Phase will present their
previous work in the format of a poster in a session to which the faculty of
the Programme will be invited. They will be evaluated for:
1) scientific spirit;
2) ability to rigorously communicate scientific results;
3) interest in developing a career in a research laboratory or an industry.
Their enthusiasm will be under close scrutiny.
In this phase candidates will be asked to provide scientific areas or themes in
which they would like to conduct research and will have the opportunity to meet
with prospective supervisors.
Notification: Candidates will be selected by 31 of July, 2013.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Candidates can submit their applications between 3 and 27 of June, 2013.