NOVA NSPH supports applications to the FCT Individual Scientific Employment Stimulus Call
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NOVA NSPH supports applications to the FCT Individual Scientific Employment Stimulus Call

Published: 21.01.2026

The NOVA National School of Public Health (NOVA NSPH) is available to host applications under the Individual Scientific Employment Stimulus Call – 8th Edition, promoted by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).

Applications will be developed within the framework of the Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), a centre recognised for its applied, interdisciplinary research, with a strong focus on impact in population health, public policies, and health systems.

NOVA NSPH seeks to host PhD-holding researchers who are motivated to pursue independent research, collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the production of relevant scientific knowledge with societal impact.

Key information:

  • Individual call for PhD-holding researchers
  • Career levels: Junior Researcher and Assistant Researcher
  • Individual submission via the MyFCT platform (in English)

Deadline: 29 January 2026, at 17:00 (Lisbon time)

Expressions of interest must be previously coordinated at institutional level.

The GAIDI provides support and guidance throughout the application process, in coordination with the Rectorate.

Contact: gaidi@ensp.unl.pt

For more information, click here.