Programmes can offer all vacancies in the first phase or distribute them by phase. Vacancies not taken up in a phase are carried over to the next phase. The opening of the next application phase is subject to the existence of vacancies.

Requirements

To apply for the PhD Program applicants should:

a) hold a Master's degree in Psychology or legal equivalent or holders of a Master's degree in other Sciences, recognized by the PhD Scientific Committee as attesting the capacity to complete a doctoral degree; or

b) hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, or a Bachelor's degree in other Sciences in combination with a relevant academic or scientific curriculum that is recognized by the PhD Scientific Committee as attesting the capacity to complete a doctoral degree; or

c) demonstrate an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum that is recognized by the PhD Scientific Committee as attesting the capacity to complete a doctoral degree.

Candidates must submit a Motivation Letter stating the topic they wish to develop and its alignment with the Research Unit, CIS-Iscte.

Check the specific selection and ranking criteria.

Application procedures

The application process may be initiated by clicking "Apply". This will open a newwebpage that provides usefull information about the application to Iscte programs (rounds, documents, FAQ...). We recommned reading this information.

Is also in this webpage that you can access the online platform (Fénix) in which you should conduct and submit your application.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Doctoral Program in Psychology encourages applicants to find external or internal funding for their training. Within the national private and public funding, we highlight:

Iscte Internal Scholarships

Iscte's Merit-Based Scholarships for PhD Students

Candidates admitted to the Doctoral Program in Psychology can apply for research grants that will be awarded by ISCTE-IUL, in a form that will be presented shortly.

External Scholarships

FCT Individual PhD Scholarships

Information about this call is available on the FCT website.

Individual PhD Scholarships by Fundação “LaCaixa”

Information about this call is available at the Fundação “LaCaixa” website.