Work Plan: The activities to be developed within the scope of this project include, but are not limited to:

• Support in the organization and execution of studies associated with the project (experimental evaluation of intervention, communication planning structure, dissemination of results); (Tasks 5, 6 and 7)
• Fieldwork at research sites and other relevant locations; (Task, 5)
• Systematization of collected data for team presentation; (Task  5 e 6)
• Collaboration in the writing of scientific publications and participation in dissemination activities of the results; (Task 5 e 6)
• Assistance in the preparation of a strategic communication planning framework for policymakers and stakeholders; (Task  5)
• Contribution to the research culture of the Strategic 

Communication Research Group / ICNOVA. (Task 5 e7)

These activities serve to develop the research skills of the grantee and may also serve as the basis for a master’s dissertation.

Grant duration: six (6) months (starting in November 2025), The contract may be renewed until the end of the project    .

Application Documents: Applications must include all required documents to avoid exclusion. No document submitted after the application deadline will be accepted:

• Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae;
• Motivation Letter (maximum 4 pages), explaining the applicant's interest in the project and describing the experience and skills they believe will contribute to the project's success;
• Degree certificates proving that the applicant meets the required academic qualifications, including final grades;
• For degrees obtained abroad: proof of recognition according to Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16. If recognition is not available at the time of application, a statement of commitment must be provided, ensuring that recognition will be completed before signing the grant contract. However, recognition must be submitted before contract signing.
• Statement of honor confirming that the applicant has not previously received another research grant directly or indirectly funded by FCT.

Eligibility requirements: 

Candidates must have the following mandatory requirements:

1.Hold an academic degree in Communication Sciences, Specialization in Strategic Communication preferred; 

2. Knowledge or experience in scientific and institutional activities in Strategic Communication;

3.Immediate availability;

4. Hold a master's degree and be enrolled in a non-degree course as part of the educational project of a higher education institution, developed in association or co-operation with one or more R&D units. educational project of a higher education institution, developed in association or co-operation with one or more R&D units.

Prefered requirements:

a )Research experience in scientific projects; 

b) Interest in developing a dissertation within the scope of the project;

c) Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in Portuguese and English, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders; 

d) Ability to work independently and in a team, with good time management and task organization;

e) Strong time management and planning skills, including meeting deadlines and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Research fields: Communication Sciences, specialization in Strategic Communication.

The candidates must necessarily submit all the above-stated documents to the following email address icnova@fcsh.unl.pt including the reference number “2023.12816.PEX” in the email subject