International Visiting Researcher Programme

We are launching the 1^st edition of the INESC TEC International Visiting Researcher Programme!

This initiative is aimed at researchers, including Master’s and PhD students, affiliated with universities or other organisations outside of Portugal, and interested in spending up to three months with our researchers working on topics of our community’s interest but aligned with the applicants’ research goals.

You may find the list of active research topics & more information about the Programme below, including the financial assistance admitted applicants will be entitled to.

We are a world-class R&D organisation in the field of ICT, which supports the advanced training of researchers and their active participation in international collaborative networks.

Application period has been closed.

  Call Information & Research Topics 

*Interested individuals are encouraged to check this document regularly since topics may be added or withdrawn at any time. Last update: October 6, 2022

Work with us

Working at INESC TEC is seeking excellence on a daily basis

Focusing on multiple areas of expertise, at INESC TEC we look across the country and abroad to establish partnerships and to find critical mass. We produce fundamental research which can be applied to daily causes. We are audacious, creative, collaborative, bold and innovative!

Mobility Quick Guide for Foreign Newcomers

At INESC TEC, our science has a purpose and we want your work to have an impact on the daily lives of people. We are looking for excellence. How about you?

What we offer

• Multicultural and collaborative environment
  A multicultural, international and collaborative environment that makes it easier to exchange ideas, work in networks and create synergies.
• International projects
  The possibility of working in international projects with some of the most important companies in the field.
• Mentoring
  Mentoring with the best researchers in the fields of electrical and industrial engineering, bioengineering, information technology and physics.
• Self Improvement
  The possibility of participating in international conferences, workshops, seminars and vocational training.
• Other Benefits and Perks
  Flexible working time, health insurance, discounts in hotels, transportation, etc.
• Informal Events
  Annual informal events, such as the multicultural party.

Together we are brighter

People are our greatest asset: in their minds lie the ideas of the future. But geniuses are not formed alone and for that reason, above all, we value the collective efforts of teams. When several talented people work together, the future can only be bright!

The starting point for a professional journey of excellence

Every year, dozens of employees leave INESC TEC to go work in some of the best national and international companies. In their baggage they carry the experience and training of excellence acquired at INESC TEC. And we are proud to see them grow and to go out in the search for new challenges.

A step forward in our history

For 35 years we have been conducting research to serve society and companies. Are you ready to leave your mark?

INESC TEC support to the citizens of Ukraine affected by the war

As an R&D institution committed ever since its foundation to science for the public good, INESC TEC stands with the people from Ukraine affected by this terrible ongoing conflict. Because we genuinely believe that science can and should be used to promote peace and prosperity among peoples and nations, our community has come together to help in different ways. We are currently offering job opportunities, including research positions, to citizens fleeing the war in Ukraine. 

Learn more about these opportunities here