If you are interested in developing your studies in any of the following scientific domains, express your interest and send us your preferences:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Bioengineering

• Communications

• Computer Science and Engineering

• Photonics

• Power and Energy Systems

• Robotics

• Systems Engineering & Management

  
  
  

Scientific Areas Description

• Guidance along the PhD path

  INESC TEC provides guidance to students along the different stages of their path: support in the selection and application to a PhD program, supervisor selection according to research interests, and career development support.

• Freedom to create and think

  INESC TEC encourages PhD students to explore ideas, theories, and methodologies, allowing them to delve into uncharted territories, fostering innovation and pushing the boundaries of knowledge.

• State-of-the-art facilities

  Access to advanced laboratories, computing resources, and specialized equipment. This allows PhD students to conduct high-quality research and experiments.

• Interdisciplinary collaboration

  INESC TEC encourages collaboration among researchers from different domains. PhD students may benefit from exposure to diverse perspectives and have opportunities to work on interdisciplinary projects.

• Training and workshops

  INESC TEC often organize training sessions, workshops, and seminars to enhance the research and professional skills of PhD students. These activities contribute to the overall academic and professional development of the students.

• Networking opportunities

  PhD students have the chance to build a strong network within the institute and beyond. This includes interactions with fellow students, faculty members, and professionals in the industry, fostering valuable connections for future collaborations. PhD students also have the possibility of participating in international research projects and establish collaborations with researchers from foreign research centres. Participation in international scientific conferences is highly encouraged. INESC TEC also provides opportunities for stays at foreign research institution.

• Research opportunities with leading researchers

  INESC TEC offers a range of research projects across various domains. PhD students have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, supervised by experienced researchers and faculty members.

• Financial support

  Monthly financial support: Securing financial support is possible, in the form of scholarships, stipends, or research grants.  Students must be accepted competitively;
  Tuition fees: INESC TEC pays all the tuition fees in national HEIs for scholars;
  Health insurance: The institution offers health insurance coverage to all its PhD Students;
  Performance-based bonuses: Furthermore, INESC TEC may offer performance-based bonuses, recognizing and rewarding students for their academic achievements, productivity, and contributions to research projects.

We aim to facilitate a matching process based on your specific research interest with an expert with shared research passions and complementary expertise. This pairing scheme intends to ensure a synergistic collaboration, maximizing the potential for impactful and innovative research outcomes for both Ph.D. student and supervisor.

After receiving your expression of interest, your application will be screened and analysed by a panel of expert researchers, who will identify potential alignment with our faculty's expertise, considering your academic background, research interests, and motivation letter. You will then have the opportunity to interact with these supervisors to confirm alignment and fulfilment of expectations. Having a match, you are in a position to move on to the next stage:

• Doctoral programme enrolment

  We can provide guidance on how to apply for and enrol in a doctoral programme at a higher education institution recognised in Portugal in case you haven't already identified one;

• Securing financial support

  Financial support may be offered in the form of scholarships, stipends, or research grants to alleviate the financial burdens associated with pursuing a doctoral degree. We can discuss with you the various possibilities for obtaining funding that are available in Portugal.

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We are no longer accepting applications for the 2024 edition.

After two successful editions, in 2022 and 2023, the INESC TEC International Visiting Researchers Programme was back for another edition!

We launched, on March 15, 2024, a new Call destined for researchers, including Master’s and Ph.D. students affiliated with Universities or other research-performing organisations outside of Portugal, interested in spending one up to three whole months in Portugal working on topics of our community’s interest and aligned with the candidates’ research goals.

Visiting Researchers will be exposed to an interdisciplinary research environment and will collaborate with seasoned experts in research lines of mutual interest, while expanding their professional network. Visiting Researchers will also get financial support and gain access to INESC TEC events, and state-of-the-art research facilities.

In this edition, we had a list of 76 research topics, spanning Artificial Intelligence, Bioengineering, Communications, Computer Science and Engineering, Power and Energy Systems, Systems Engineering and Management, and Robotics.

We've accepted applications from March 15 until May 15 (23:59 UTC+1), 2024. Learn more about this opportunity by reading the Call Announcement:

Call Announcement

*Research internships may start any time from July 15, 2024, and must not extend beyond July 31,2025.

Building on the success of the 2022 edition, we launched a new Call destined for researchers, including Master’s and Ph.D. students affiliated with Universities or other research-performing organisations outside of Portugal, interested in spending one up to three whole months in Portugal working at INESC TEC. Candidates should work on one of the research topics listed in the call announcement below and can spend from one up to three whole months working at INESC TEC.

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2023 edition.

Call Announcement

The 2022 edition brought to INESC TEC ten visiting researchers from universities and research institutions in Argentina, Brazil, Italy, the UK and the USA. Supported work plans tapped into research topics related to Energy, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Marine and Agro-robotics. Our visiting researchers' feedback on this edition was very positive and encouraged us to open a new Call with more vacancies to offer:

"Doing a research internship in a different country, in this case at INESC TEC in Porto, Portugal, was very enriching for my PhD as I exchanged knowledge also with a different research culture and environment and received guidance from supervisors, experts in a pertinent topic to my research project, complementing the guidance at my home institution. Furthermore, we opened the path for future collaborations." Itzel Castro, University of Nottingham, UK

"The three months spent in Portugal working with INESC TEC were beautiful and intense. With my mentor, I was able to explore new research topics in a warm, welcoming and multicultural environment." Andrea D’Urbano, University of Salento, Italy

"The program was a rich experience, both professionally and personally. I improved my thesis research by exchanging ideas with my hosts and other professionals at INESC. The contact with the European culture was also significant; I made many friends inside and outside INESC during my stay. I hope to keep in touch and strengthen ties with INESC for future contributions." Ayres Nishio, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil

"The exchange allowed collaboration with INESC TEC in different areas, becoming an enriching experience in both professional and personal development. The adaptation to a new culture, the exchange of ideas and experience with researchers from various parts of the world, and the opportunities to work on innovative projects allowed the development of technical skills and the broadening of perspectives culminating in the production of relevant research." Thayane Skorup, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil

"The excellent guidance and opportunities that were given to me during my international visiting researcher programme were essential in helping me achieve such important results for my thesis. The collaborations that were formed and the teaching activities that were made available created a dynamic and stimulating environment for learning and growth. Thank you, INESC TEC, for investing in the next generation of researchers and providing us with the resources and support we need to succeed." Walter Mendonça,University of Brasília

Call Announcement