# Programa Portugal-Berkeley

**Funder:** Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)
**Consortium:** Required — collaboration between a Portuguese institution and UC Berkeley
**Eligible countries:** PT
**Official call:** https://www.fct.pt/concursos/programa-portugal-berkeley-1
**Last verified:** 2 August 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Cooperation programme between Portuguese research institutions and the University of California, Berkeley. Applicants must be based at institutions in the Portuguese national science and technology system.

## Summary

Programa Portugal-Berkeley funds doctoral researchers from Portuguese institutions to undertake a research stay at UC Berkeley. The call is open to PhD students affiliated with Portuguese universities seeking international research experience. Expressions of interest open in 2026, with a deadline of December 2027.

## Who should apply

- Doctoral researchers enrolled at Portuguese universities
- PhD students seeking a research stay abroad at UC Berkeley
- Early-career researchers building international networks

## Key dates

- Expression of interest deadline: December 2027
- Programme supports doctoral-stage research placements

## Tips for applicants

- Frame your research question in terms of what UC Berkeley's specific facilities or expertise uniquely enable, generic statements on internationalisation score poorly.
- Include a named UC Berkeley supervisor commitment letter; unsolicited placements are rarely competitive in this programme.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply to Programa Portugal-Berkeley?

PhD students enrolled at Portuguese institutions are eligible to apply for a research stay at UC Berkeley.

### What is the deadline for Programa Portugal-Berkeley?

The expression of interest deadline is December 2027.

### Where can I do my research placement through Programa Portugal-Berkeley?

The programme places doctoral researchers at UC Berkeley for a defined research stay.

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