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Each academic year, scholarships are available for outstanding PhD candidates in each of the Program's four doctoral programs. The best students with a scholarship will have the opportunity to conduct some of their doctoral research at MIT.
Descriptions of the FCT scholarships and stipends can be found at FCT & Fellowships and Grants Regulations 2010 (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.en) and FCT & Stipends 2009 (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.phtml.en). (Note that on these pages, BD refers to PhD scholarships.)
A few corporate scholarships are available in the Transportation Systems Master's degree course (CTIS); they only cover tuition fees. In extraordinary circumstances, candidates who can demonstrate serious need may be able to obtain further funding to support living expenses.
Academic Qualifications:
* PhD Programs: candidates must hold a Bologna 2nd cycle degree, a Master's degree, or a 4 or 5-year degree (e.g.Licenciatura). Candidates in the final year of these degrees are welcome to apply.
* Master's Program (MSc): candidates must hold a Bologna 1st cycle degree or a 4 or 5-year degree. Candidates in the final year of these degrees are welcome to apply. (Additional information)
* Executive Master's Programs (DEA/DFA): candidates must hold a Bologna 2nd cycle degree, a Master's degree, or a 4 or 5-year degree (e.g. Licenciatura). Candidates in the final year of these degrees are welcome to apply.
Other requirements:
* Language skills: Candidates must be fluent in English. All courses are conducted in English.
* Two letters of reference: Each candidate must submit two letters of reference. Each focus area has an email address to which these letters must be sent:
1. Bio-Engineering: bioreflet@mitportugal.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
2. Sustainable Energy Systems: sesreflet@mitportugal.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
3. Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing: edamreflet@mitportugal.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4. Transportation Systems: transreflet@mitportugal.org
How to apply for a scholarship: You must indicate on the application form that you would like to be considered for an FCT scholarship.
Questions about applying? Contact apply@mitportugal.org
Source: Scholarships | Application - MIT Portugal Program (http://www.mitportugal.org/application/scholarships.html).