Scholarship
FCT Doctoral Grants
The primary national research funding for doctoral students in Portugal. These grants cover tuition fees and provide a monthly maintenance stipend plus social security contributions.
About this scholarship
FCT Doctoral Grants is offered by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) for study in Portugal at phd level. The award is valued at €1,260/month + tuition coverage, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive €1,260/month + tuition coverage. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Open to Portuguese and international students through annual calls for research-based doctoral programs.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-03-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)
- Country
- Portugal
- Award
- €1,260/month + tuition coverage
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- 2026-03-01
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-25
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-25