ICS-ULisboa Advanced Studies Fellowship 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- May 18
- 2 min read
If you're an experienced researcher in the social sciences seeking to engage in collaborative research, teaching, and network-building in a vibrant academic environment, the ICS-ULisboa Advanced Studies Fellowship 2025 offers a unique opportunity. Hosted by the Institute of Social Sciences at the University of Lisbon (ICS-ULisboa), this fellowship aims to foster international academic exchange and high-quality training. Applications are now open for the 2025 cycle, welcoming scholars eager to contribute to ICS-ULisboa's dynamic research community.
🗒️ ICS-ULisboa Fellowship Summary
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Host Institution: Institute of Social Sciences, University of Lisbon (ICS-ULisboa)
Level: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Target Group: PhD holders with over 5 years of experience
Fields of Research: Social Sciences
Value & Coverage: €5,000 (gross), covering travel and accommodation; subject to applicable taxes
Duration: Minimum stay of 3 weeks between January–July or October–December 2025
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Start Date: Between January and December 2025
Eligible To: Researchers affiliated with a university institution and sponsored by an ICS-ULisboa researcher
🎓 Fellowship Overview
The ICS-ULisboa Advanced Studies Fellowship is designed to promote scholarly exchange and the development of advanced training courses. Fellows are expected to engage in activities that align with ICS-ULisboa's thematic lines, contribute to teaching and seminars, and foster research networks.
🧩 Key Components:
Work Plan: Applicants must submit a detailed plan (up to 2,500 words) outlining:
Alignment with ICS-ULisboa's thematic lines
Proposed training or seminar activities (minimum of 10 hours, including at least one public session)
Strategies for establishing research networks involving ICS-ULisboa
Teaching/Seminar Plan: Fellows are required to deliver in-person lectures or seminars, totaling at least 10 hours, with support from ICS-ULisboa's Academic Management Office.
Research Networking: The fellowship encourages the development of collaborative research networks, enhancing the institute's international partnerships.
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
Financial Support: A gross amount of €5,000, intended to cover travel and accommodation expenses.
Academic Engagement: Opportunity to collaborate with ICS-ULisboa researchers and participate in the institute's academic activities.
Professional Development: Enhance your teaching portfolio and expand your research network within the social sciences community.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Hold a PhD degree for more than 5 years
Be affiliated with a university institution
Obtain sponsorship from one or more ICS-ULisboa researchers
📝 Application Procedure
Application Submission:
Send applications to the Director’s office at assessoria.direccao@ics.ulisboa.pt
📂 Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of support from one or more ICS-ULisboa researchers
Work Plan (maximum 2,500 words) detailing proposed activities, teaching/seminar plans, and research networking strategies
🕵🏻 Evaluation Criteria:
Curriculum Vitae’s seniority and excellence (50%)
Quality and alignment of the Work Plan with ICS-ULisboa’s thematic lines (20%)
Proposed training or teaching/seminar plan (20%)
Contribution to the development of research networks (10%)
ℹ️ Applications will be evaluated in July by the ICS-ULisboa Advanced Studies Fellowship Committee, chaired by Cristiana Bastos (2024–2026), with members Ângela Barreto Xavier, Edalina Sanches, and Rui Costa Lopes. Applicants and their sponsors will be informed of the outcome by the end of July.
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