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FCT launches a call for applications to the NIH-FCT Research Fellow Programme, to award Portuguese researchers of exceptional scientific ability with post-doctoral fellowships to carry out research in one of the 1200 laboratories of the NIH campuses within the the NIH Intramural Research Program.
This call results from the Memorandum of Understanding between FCT and the NIH, established in December 2013, and follows on from the preparatory phase during which applicants contacted prospective NIH Mentors.
FCT will fund up to four post-doctoral fellowships. Each fellowship will have a maximum duration of three years, with possible renewal for returning fellows, again for a maximum of three years. The stipends and components of the fellowship are detailed in the Notice of the Call (available only in Portuguese).
The NIH-FCT Research Fellow Programme is open to applicants who:
The application should be using the specific Application Form. All accompanying documents should be prepared in English, and sent, in pdf format with the application form, by e-mail to bolsas_NIH_FCT@fct.pt.
The call for applications is open from 21 July to 1 September 2014 (5pm, Lisbon time).
Detailed information is available in the Notice of the Call (available only in Portuguese) and the Evaluation Guide (in Portuguese), which applicants are advised to read carefully.
Applications will be assessed by an Evaluation Panel of Portugal-based leading researchers. NIH will determine the final list of selected applicants from a shortlist of eight provided by FCT.
Applicants will be scored from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), based solely on scientific merit, measured by scientific output, original and creative nature of previous research and match between the applicant’s profile and the research project to be undertaken at the NIH.
Please direct enquiries on this programme to bolsas_NIH_FCT@fct.pt.
The information on this page does not replace or override any requirements set forth in the Notice of Call for Post-Doctoral fellowships a the NIH (available only in Portuguese).