Call for applications for (1) Research Grant for Doctoral Students in the scope of the Observatory of Democracy and Political Representation
Closed applications at
12 de março de 2026
Refº
Ref. BOL/2026/00010
Remuneration
1309.64 € / Month
The Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology (CIES-Iscte) at Iscte – Knowledge and Innovation is offering one (1) Research Grant for a PhD Student in the scope of the Observatory of Democracy and Political Representation and in accordance with the Multiannual Funding Programme Contract for R&D Units 2025-2029, concluded between FCT - Foundation for Science and Technology and the R&D Unit Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology (CIES-Iscte) UID/3126/2025
Service/Office/Departament
CIES-Iscte
Subject Area
Political Science or Communication Sciences
Admission Contract
Research Grant for a Doctoral Student
Selection Methods
1) Curriculum evaluation and 2) interview (optional)
- a) Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Political Science, Communication Sciences, or another social sciences-related field deemed appropriate by the selection panel
- b) Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD Programme in Political Science or Communication Sciences (in accordance with Article 6 of the Research Grant Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. (Reg. No. 950/2019)
- c) Applicants must have experience in research and production of research in the field of digital democracy and be authors or co-authors of at least one scientific article published in a journal indexed in Scopus and/or Web of Science in that field.
- a) Experience in the management of scientific activities
- b) Experience in dissemination activities carried out in collaboration with civil society (e.g. organisation of activities, events, communication);
- c) Competences in the management of websites, communication platforms, and social media