Research Scholarships
All matters relating to scholarships should be dealt with via the email address cesam-bolsas@ua.pt. All forms and minutes required for the different steps indicated in the internal procedures are available at rhumo (UA). The amounts of the different types of grants and respective complements, awarded directly by FCT, for 2025 can be checked here. For grants payed through UA please check Despacho 19-Reit-2025.
Internal procedures guides:
(1) grants awarded directly by FCT (new grants, grants renewal): download here.
(2) grants payed through UA (projects, own resources): download here.
Without prejudice to the steps indicated in the internal guides mentioned above, the submission of notices for publication must be made, to cesam-bolsas@ua.pt, at least 5 working days in advance of the opening of the call. The minimum opening period for a tender is 10 working days.
Grant Holders and Voluntary Social Insurance:
If grant holders choose to pay Voluntary Social Insurance (VSI), reimbursement is only possible after the initial 6 months of payment.
To request reimbursement, it is necessary to: (i) complete the VSI reimbursement form, (ii) attach the payment receipts, and (iii) include proof of Social Security registration.
After the first 6 months, receipts can be submitted on a monthly basis.
Important: If the grant holder does not wish to subscribe to VSI, they must inform the services asap by sending an email to cesam-aquisicoes@ua.pt.
Calls for Researchers
To request the opening of a call por Researchers, an email to cesam@ua.pt must be sent with the following documents: (1) Request for opening the Call e (2) Reason for fixed-term contracts, both in .pdf and with digital certified signature, and (3) Call Template, adapted to the specific situation and clean from any comments, remarks or shadings.
Calls for TAG
Procedure: Fill out the opening request and the reason for fixed-term contracts (directly on the form), save it in .pdf format, sign and send it, along with the notice proposal, to cesam@ua.pt
Calls for tenders
Please consult this document. Any questions should be addressed to cesam-gesciencia@ua.pt.