Institute Superior Técnico Research Scholarship 2027 for PhD Open

The Instituto Superior Técnico Research Scholarship 2027 is a funded PhD research opportunity located at the Institute of Plasmas and Nuclear Fusion in Lisbon, Portugal. It targets applicants already enrolled in a PhD in Physics with hands-on experience in ultrafast laser systems, OPA/OPCPA, and near- to mid-infrared optics, offering a monthly maintenance allowance for up to 12 months in total. The program focuses on developing and characterising high-energy laser systems, including a 1030 nm CPA laser amplifier and a broadband 3200 nm OPCPA system, under Compete 2030 / Portugal 2030 funding.

Monthly maintenance allowance; research environment at a world-class laser facility; potential continuation up to 12 months total.

Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme and have extensive postgraduate experience in solid-state ultrafast laser systems with OPA/OPCPA capabilities.

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the Instituto Superior Técnico admissions platform with CV, proof of PhD enrollment, and required documents.