Research in nanotechnology primarily focuses on three key areas: nanoelectronics, nanobiotechnology, and nanomaterials.
The PhD in Nanotechnologies and Nanosciences at NOVA FCT aims to equip students with the necessary tools to explore these advanced fields of knowledge. Through a highly qualified faculty and internationally recognized research laboratories, the program offers a solid and multidisciplinary education that combines theory and practice in nanotechnologies and their applications, covering sectors such as Life Sciences, Information and Communication Technologies, Energy, and Environment.
Applications 2025/26
1st Phase: Mar. 14 to Apr. 7
2nd Phase: Jun. 2 to Jul. 18
Vacancies: 10
Duration: 4 years (240 ECTS)
Format: Daytime and tutorial system
Course Coordinator: Pedro Barquinha
Course Coordinator: pdnn.coordenador@fct.unl.pt
Academic divison: div.aea.helpdesk@fct.unl.pt
The program offers training that strengthens the connection with industry and accelerates technology transfer to society.
In addition to the documents listed on the page https://www.fct.unl.pt/en/education/phd-programmes, applicants must also submit:
The candidate must meet at least one of the following conditions:
The recognition referred to in points 2) and 3) above shall be based on opinions issued by two professors or PhD researchers, considered specialists in the scientific field of the application and appointed by the Scientific Committee of the corresponding doctoral program. This recognition does not confer to its holder the equivalence to a bachelor’s or master’s degree, nor their formal recognition.
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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