The University of Algarve (UAlg) has officially opened several calls for Scientific Research Fellowship 2025, offering ample opportunities for talented MSc and graduate candidates across multiple disciplines. These fully-funded fellowships include competitive monthly allowances and are designed to support cutting-edge research.
- Host Country: Portugal
- Duration of Fellowship: 3 months starting September 2025
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 5 September 2025 at 23:59 (Europe/London time)
University of Algarve Scientific Research Fellowship 2025 Package
The selected candidate will receive a monthly maintenance allowance of €1,040.98, paid directly via bank transfer. The fellowship will initially run for 3 months starting September 2025, with the possibility of renewal until the completion of the funded project. Alongside financial support, fellows will benefit from:
- Active participation in the Centro Académico Clínico (CAC) de Investigação e Formação Biomédica do Algarve project.
- A chance to work directly with health professionals and patients in a hospital setting.
- Opportunities to collect, analyze, and integrate biomedical data.
- Involvement in writing conference abstracts, scientific publications, and project reports.
University of Algarve Scientific Research Fellowship 2025 Duration
1. CCMAR/BINCGAM/01/2025 – Marine Biology, Ecology (PREHAB)
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Duration: 12 months
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Expected Start: May 2025
2. CCMAR/BINCGAM/07/2025 – Plant Biotechnology (WeTreat)
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Duration: 12 months
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Expected Start: June 2025
3. CCMAR/BINCGAM/11/2025 – Aquaculture, Biology, Ecology (AQUADIVERSIFY)
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Duration: 12 months
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Expected Start: September 2025
4. CCMAR/BINCGAM/06/2025 – Aquaculture (CDKL5-2 project)
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Duration: 6 months (with the possibility of renewal up to 12 months or until project end)
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Expected Start: July 2025
5. CCMAR/BINCGAM/09/2025 – Aquaculture and Molecular Biology
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Duration: 4 months (with possible renewal up to 12 months or until project end)
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Expected Start: July 2025
Who are Eligible to Apply University of Algarve Scientific Research Fellowship 2025
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or related fields (foreign degrees must be recognized by a Portuguese higher education authority).
- Demonstrate knowledge in biomedicine, bioinformatics, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or anatomophysiology.
- Have prior experience with data collection, statistical analysis, and functional tests in clinical or laboratory settings.
- Show evidence of participation in scientific projects or publications.
- Possess strong communication, organizational skills, motivation, and the ability to work as part of a team. [Appy :Fully Funded Research Scholarship 3/2025 at University of Lusofona ]
University of Algarve Scientific Research Fellowship 2025 Documents Checklist
Application Documents (Required at Submission)
Regardless of project, all fellowships require the following mandatory documents to be submitted online at the CCMAR careers portal—failure to include any of them leads to immediate rejection:
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A motivation letter in English
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A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English
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Copy of the Master’s Degree certificate (with final classification)
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Email contacts of up to 3 referees
Some calls add these extras at submission:
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List of up to 3 scientific achievements, including the candidate’s role (e.g., CCMAR/BINCGAM/05/2025 Biology & Bioimaging)
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Additional documents for specific calls, such as:
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Bachelor’s degree (Licenciatura) (for CCMAR/BINCGAM/01/2025)
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Driving license
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Certificates of participation (courses, workshops, conferences) mentioned in CV
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Documents Required After Selection (Hiring Stage)
Once selected, candidates must provide additional official documents for the hiring process. These typically include:
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Proof of enrollment in a non-academic degree course (Certidão de inscrição/matrícula)
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Copy of the Master’s degree certificate
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Declaration of commitment to exclusive regime
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Declaration of honor (on commitment)
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Civil, fiscal, and social security identification, if applicable
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IBAN account number
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Ciência ID (through the Ciência ID portal)
University of Algarve Scientific Research Fellowship 2025 Timeline
The application period for the Scientific Research Fellowship 2025 at the University of Algarve runs from 25 August 2025 to 5 September 2025, with the final deadline set for 5 September 2025 at 23:59 (Europe/London time).
The fellowship is scheduled to begin on 15 September 2025, with an initial contract lasting three months, which may be renewed until the conclusion of the project. Final results will be communicated directly to applicants via email and also displayed publicly at the University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas.
