Deadline for submission of applications to CICS.NOVA: 05 January 2025

FCT application period: from 15 December 2025 to 29 January 2026 at 5PM (Lisbon time).

The Interdisciplinary Centre of Social Sciences – CICS.NOVA welcomes applications to the 8th Edition of the Individual Call to Scientific Employment Stimulus – CEEC Individual – as Host Research Unit, in the following fields of research:

  1. Inequalities, Citizenship and Gender
  2. Organisations, Work and Employment
  3. Urban and Territorial Dynamics
  4. Sustainability and Socio-Ecological Systems
  5. Health, Population and Well-being
  6. Education, Science and Culture

Applications should be sent to cicsnova@fcsh.unl.pt with the subject “8th Edition of the Individual Call to Scientific Employment Stimulus” and should include:

  • The level to which you are applying (Junior or Assistant);
  • Research areas to which you are applying (according to those indicated above);
  • Summary of the suggested work plan (max. 5000 characters) (including Background; Research plan and methods; Expected outcomes);
  • Motivation letter explaining your trajectory in the last five years and the relevance of your achievements (max. 5000 characters) (not applicable to CICS.NOVA integrated researchers);
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
  • Copy of one relevant publication.

To assist applicants, CICS.NOVA offers a range of supporting activities to clarify doubts, share experiences and discuss proposals.

The session schedule will be shared shortly.