Research Grant (BI)

Offer Description

Research Grant (BI) within the scope of the project “INOV4Industry - Transferir conhecimento científico e tecnologia para a Indústria” of the Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, with the operation code COMPETE2030-FEDER-01458200, under the Notice Code (COMPETE2030-2024-6), co-financed by the European Union through the COMPETE 2030 Programme and Portugal 2030, within the “Sistema de Ações Coletivas – Transferência do conhecimento científico e tecnológico”.

Work Plan: The activities to be undertaken during the fellowship period will be carried out within the scope of the project “INOV4Industry - Transferir conhecimento científico e tecnologia para a Indústria”. The fellow will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Internal (partners) and external communication related to the organization and implementation of awareness, information, and demonstration activities;
• Promotion and dissemination of the project’s activities and results, including creative development and production of graphic materials;
• Coordinating the production of audiovisual or multimedia content;
• Supporting the management and communication of the Polytechnic of Coimbra’s knowledge portfolio;
• Promoting initiatives directed at companies;

Monitoring all dissemination, interaction, and demonstration activities of the project in order to create content for dissemination across various communication channels.

Scientific Areas: Business Sciences (CNAEF 34) or Communication, Desing and Marketing.

Where to apply

Website: https://www.ipc.pt/bupc/concursos/form/concursos_bolseiros

Requirements

Research Field: Other

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Applicants must:

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Sciences (CNAEF 34) or Communication, Desing and Marketing, and
2. Be enrolled in a Master’s degree, Integrated Master’s degree, or a non-degree awarding course;

or

3. Hold a Master’s degree in Business Sciences (CNAEF 34) or Communication, Desing and Marketing, and
4. Be enrolled in a non-degree awarding course.

Specific Requirements

Applicants must:

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Sciences (CNAEF 34) or Communication, Desing and Marketing, and
2. Be enrolled in a Master’s degree, Integrated Master’s degree, or a non-degree awarding course;

or

3. Hold a Master’s degree in Business Sciences (CNAEF 34) or Communication, Desing and Marketing, and
4. Be enrolled in a non-degree awarding course.

Additional Information

Benefits

Monthly Maintenance Allowance: €1.090,98, for the performance of R&D activities by Master’s degree students, Integrated Master’s degree students, or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree holders enrolled in non-degree awarding courses (BI). Payment will be made monthly by bank transfer. The amount includes Voluntary Social Security (first level) if the fellow opts for enrolment and covers personal accident insurance.

Eligibility criteria

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Sciences (CNAEF 34) or Communication, Desing and Marketing, and
2. Be enrolled in a Master’s degree, Integrated Master’s degree, or a non-degree awarding course;

or

3. Hold a Master’s degree in Business Sciences (CNAEF 34) or Communication, Desing and Marketing, and
4. Be enrolled in a non-degree awarding course.

Selection process

Application Deadline: 10 working days, from 21/10/2026 to 02/11/2026.

Candidates must register and submit their applications thought the following webpage: https://www.ipc.pt/bupc/concursos/form/concursos_bolseiros. Applicants should select the specific procedure to which they intend to apply.

Applications must be submitted exclusively in digital format, in portable document format (pdf) files, except where other digital formats are expressly required.

Applications must include the following documents:

1. Application form available on the webpage for this research grant announcement at https://www.ipc.pt/bupc/concursos/form/concursos_bolseiros
2. Personal identification, address, number of the identification document, and tax identification number;
3. Cover letter clearly stating the candidate’s motivation for the proposed work plan and their availability to start the fellowship on the scheduled date;
4. Updated Curriculum Vitae, clearly describing qualifications and skills;
5. Official academic degree certificate(s) with final grade(s);
6. Proof of enrolment in a cycle of studies or non-degree awarding course;
7. For degrees obtained abroad: recognition certificate in accordance with applicable legislation.

Selection Methods: The selection process will consist of Curriculum Evaluation (100%). Curriculum Evaluation (CE) will consider:

CE1. Final classification of Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Integrated Master’s degree (45%)2

CE2. Additional academic/professional training (15%)

CE3. Relevant professional experience, preferably related to the activities to be performed in the project (25%)

CE4. Motivation/cover letter (15%)

The final classification (FC), on a scale of 1 to 20, will be calculated as follows:

FC = (𝟎.𝟒5× CE𝟏) + (𝟎.15 × CE𝟐) + (𝟎.25× CE𝟑) + (𝟎.15× CE4)

The Jury reserves the right not to award the fellowship if none of the candidates adequately meets the required profile and selection criteria.

Jury Composition

Associate Professor Marta Henriques (President);

Assistant Professor Carla Henriques and Assistant Professor Diana Lima (Effective members);

Associate Professor Ana Cristina Araújo Veloso and PhD Sónia Chelinho (Alternate members).

The results will be published as a ranked list of candidates by final classification within 15 working days after the deadline for applications, via email to all candidates. Candidates will have 10 working days from notification to request a hearing. Selected candidates must confirm acceptance in writing; failure to do so within the given period, without valid justification, will be considered a withdrawal. In case of withdrawal, the next highest-ranked candidate will be contacted.

Website for additional job details: https://www.ipc.pt/ipc/sobre/rh/a-decorrer-bolseiros/

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Polytechnic University of Coimbra
• Country: Portugal
• State/Province: Coimbra
• City: Coimbra
• Postal Code: 3045-093 Coimbra
• Street: Rua da Misericórdia, Lagar dos Cortiços – S. Martinho do Bispo

Contact

• State/Province: Portugal
• City: Coimbra
• Website: https://www.ipc.pt
• Street: Rua da Misericórdia, Lagar dos Cortiços, S. Martinho do Bispo
• Postal Code: 3045-093
• E-Mail: bolsas.investig@ipc.pt