Scholarships for the PhD Program in Political Economy, 2025/2026
- Jul 2
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Updated: Sep 19
Candidates enrolled and registered in the interdisciplinary PhD Program in Political Economy for the 2025/2026 academic year can apply for research scholarships granted by Iscte:
Merit Scholarships – 3 scholarships available;
Annual Tuition Fee Waivers – 3 scholarships available.
The different types of scholarships are intended to support the completion of work leading to a doctoral degree by developing the scientific and pedagogical skills of the PhD students.
Students who wish to obtain a scholarship must submit the following mandatory documentation:
a) Completion of the specific form, available on the Iscte Recruitment page (https://recrutamento.iscte-iul.pt);
b) A research project proposal, which includes a state of the art and a development and execution plan, with a clear statement of objectives and motivation, following a structure similar to that used for FCT national PhD scholarship applications;
c) A minimum of two letters of recommendation from career academics and/or researchers who can attest to the interest and scientific contribution of the proposed project;
d) A letter of motivation, in which you must objectively explain the reasons for the scholarship application, including:
i. Your availability for full-time dedication to the development of your doctorate;
ii. The motivation behind pursuing the doctorate, indicating whether this fits within a perspective of professional enhancement or integration into an academic career;
iii. Any other elements you consider relevant for the evaluation of the application, and that can demonstrate that you have the appropriate conditions to successfully complete the proposed project.
Candidates must submit their application on the platform (https://recrutamento.iscte-iul.pt) by July 22, 2025:
Merit Scholarship
Annual Tuition Fee Waiver