The University of Algarve (UAlg) is pleased to announce the opening of a competitive call for 20 doctoral scholarships aimed at supporting research activities leading to the award of a PhD degree under joint supervision (cotutelle) with at least one of the partner universities of the European University of the Seas (SEA-EU) Alliance.
The scholarships are available in the fields of Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Economics, and Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
This initiative is launched within the framework of the SEA-EU Alliance and in accordance with the Research Fellowship Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the Research Fellowship Holder Statute. The scholarships will be funded by FCT.
To strengthen international cooperation in research and education within the SEA-EU framework, candidates from SEA-EU external partner universities, particularly those located in developing countries, are encouraged to apply and will receive a bonus of 1,000 points in Criterion A – Candidate’s Merit.
The application period runs from 27 October to 26 November 2025. All relevant information, eligibility criteria, and submission procedures are provided in the official call for applications.
For further details, please consult the official call and related links below:
This call represents an exceptional opportunity for doctoral candidates to pursue high-level research within an international academic environment, reinforcing scientific collaboration across the SEA-EU Alliance and beyond.
