BYT PhD Program

An excellent PhD programme involving high-level original research alongside CIIMAR teams. In the BYTPhD programme, you will have the opportunity to conduct innovative research in CIIMAR’s scientific areas, in collaboration with one of the University of Porto’s nine PhD programmes: Marine Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Animal Science, Aquatic Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science and Technology, Marine Science, Technology and Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Civil Engineering.

Selected candidates will work in an outstanding scientific environment, integrated into highly qualified teams in marine biotechnology, global change and ecosystem services, conservation, aquaculture, and nutrition. You will have access to CIIMAR’s advanced facilities and a network of complementary technological platforms. You will also participate in postgraduate activities that promote scientific excellence, communication, entrepreneurship, and employability.

To apply, 1) consult the PhD proposals available on the CIIMAR website and contact the respective supervisors, or 2) submit a new proposal in collaboration with a team of supervisors.
For more details, please see the announcement.

Terms

Requirements

National and foreign citizens holding a master’s or bachelor’s degree from national or foreign universities in the areas of life sciences, environmental sciences and engineering.

Application

By completing and submitting the form available online during the call period.

Funding

Selected students will be awarded a € 1309,64 monthly scholarship.

Selection

Students will be selected based on the academic and scientific curriculum, work plan and motivation letter according to the criteria published in the call.

Duration

48 months

Coordinator

CIIMAR – Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental
email: BYT_CIIMAR@ciimar.up.pt
http: www.ciimar.up.pt