The PhD in Advanced Materials and Processing at NOVA FCT is an interdisciplinary study cycle, developed by renowned educational and research institutions, aiming to train highly skilled specialists in the field of materials and related areas of science and engineering. Aligned with the European Commission's goals for technological development, this PhD prepares students to face innovative challenges, transfer knowledge to industry, and act responsibly regarding the sustainability of technologies and materials. Collaboration with European universities, research institutes, and industry strengthens global competitiveness and research networking opportunities, preparing PhDs for a highly competitive international job market.
This program is offered in partnership, with NOVA FCT as the lead institution, and partner institutions including the Universities of Aveiro, Beira Interior, Coimbra, Lisbon, Minho, and Porto.
Applications 2025/26
1st Phase: Mar. 14 to Apr. 7
2nd Phase: Jun. 2 to Jul. 18
Vacancies: 4
Duration: 4 years (240 ECTS)
Format: Daytime and/or Tutorial
Language: Portuguese
Course Coordinator: João Paulo Borges, pdmpa.coordenador@fct.unl.pt
Academic divison: div.aea.helpdesk@fct.unl.pt
The program is aligned with European universities, institutes, and European doctoral network programs, and is supported by the Materials College of the Portuguese Engineers Association and the Portuguese Materials Society.
In addition to the documents listed on the page https://www.fct.unl.pt/en/education/phd-programmes, applicants must submit:
Tuition fee - Portuguese students: 2.750€/year
Tuition fee - Foreign students: 2.750€/year
The Department of Materials Science (DCM) of NOVA FCT has unique laboratory infrastructures in Portugal, internationally recognized, which, together with the excellent teaching for which we strive, have allowed us to train Materials Engineers with high scientific and technical quality.
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