Nordic Grant 2024: Opportunity for Portuguese Researchers in the Nordic Countries

SPOT Nordic
Jul 1, 2024
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SPOT Nordic is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024 edition of the Nordic Fellowship, a research grant program aimed at Portuguese PhD students and early-career researchers. This program offers a unique opportunity to develop research projects at universities and research centers in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

Purpose of the Nordic Fellowship

The Nordic Fellowship aims to foster scientific collaboration between Portugal and the Nordic countries by enabling researchers to undertake two research visits, each lasting from 2 to 6 months. Each fellowship provides financial support of €6,000 per visit, totaling €12,000 per year, funded by SPOT Nordic and the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).

Who Can Apply?

Eligible candidates must be PhD students or researchers who obtained their PhD within the last five years. They must be affiliated with a Portuguese higher education institution and preferably be or become members of SPOT Nordic.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be evaluated based on the relevance and quality of the research project, the experience and qualifications of the host researcher, the candidate's academic and extracurricular achievements, and the potential impact of the project on the candidate’s professional development. Applications will be reviewed by SPOT Nordic’s Scientific Council.

Application Process

The application period is open from July 1 to July 31, 2024. Applications must be submitted through the form available on the SPOT Nordic website. Required documents include the candidate’s CV and motivation letter, as well as the CV and support letter from the host institution's researcher.

Timeline

Application Opens: July 1, 2024
Application Deadline: July 31, 2024
Evaluation and Selection: July 31 – August 23, 2024
Announcement of Results: August 25, 2024
Project Start (optional): October 1, 2024
Project Completion (latest): March 31, 2025

For more information and to access the application form, please visit the dedicated fellowship page and review the official regulations:

SPOT Nordic invites all eligible researchers to take advantage of this opportunity to expand their research networks and contribute to the advancement of science and technology between Portugal and the Nordic countries.