Research Initiation Scholarships (University of Porto)

The Research Initiation Scholarships at the University of Porto are funded placements for bachelor and master students to join supervised scientific research projects. They provide supervised laboratory or research-group experience within the university's laboratories and aim to prepare students for scientific careers. The scholarships include a monthly financial allowance and access to the university's research infrastructure under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

Monthly stipend (~500 euros); access to University of Porto research facilities and laboratories; personalized supervision by an academic researcher.

Applicants must be regularly enrolled in a bachelor's or master's programme, demonstrate strong interest in scientific research, obtain the agreement of a University of Porto researcher to supervise the project, and have an excellent academic record.

Identify a research project and secure a supervisor, prepare required documents (CV, motivation letter, transcripts, research project validated by supervisor, proof of enrollment), and submit the application via the University of Porto portal before the deadline.