University of Porto Criminology Scholarship 2026-2028 in Portugal
Apply for the fully funded University of Porto Criminology Scholarship 2026-2028 in Portugal, offering Master's students a €1,090.98 monthly stipend for research. The application deadline is 28 August 2026.
Overview
The University of Porto Criminology Scholarship 2026-2028 in Portugal provides a research position for Master’s students at the Faculty of Law’s Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Justice (CIJ). Funded by the Volkswagen Foundation, the research supports the project titled “Predatory publishing practices: Paper tigers or actual threats from evaluation systems?” through qualitative methodologies.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend of €1,090.98 delivered via bank transfer
- Personal accident insurance coverage
- Optional inclusion in voluntary social insurance for contracts lasting 6 months or longer
- Valuable hands-on research experience in criminology and academic publishing practices
Eligibility
- Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology (foreign degrees require official Portuguese recognition)
- Must be enrolled in a Master’s program in Criminology, with official proof required during contracting
- Preferred qualifications include background in scientific research, semi-structured interviewing, qualitative data analysis, advanced English proficiency, and teamwork skills
How to Apply
Candidates must prepare and submit their applications online using the official platform by selecting the designated FDUP Research Scholarship Application process under reference Ref.ª BOLS-FDUP-26-5. All mandatory supporting documents, including an English CV, academic certificates, an eligibility statement, and recommendation letters, must be uploaded in non-editable format.
Deadline
The final submission deadline is 28 August 2026 at 23:59 Lisbon time.