Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Estágios Científicos Avançados em Matemática e Física – PALOP (Advanced Scientific Internships in Mathematics and Physics for PALOP)
Internships to take place in 2nd semester 2026 and exceptionally Q1 2027; application deadline not explicitly stated on page
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Estágios Científicos Avançados em Matemática e Física, PALOP funds three-month in-person internships at Portuguese higher-education institutions for university lecturers from Angola, Cabo Verde, Guiné-Bissau, Moçambique, and São Tomé e Príncipe. The programme offers €1,500 per month plus travel support up to €1,200, supporting up to 15 internships (10 in Mathematics, 5 in Physics) annually. Applicants must hold at least a Master's degree, have active employment at a PALOP institution, and not be residing in Portugal during 2026.
Details
| Funder | Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation |
| Budget | €1,500/month + travel up to €1,200 |
| Duration | 3 months |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage — online application only |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | AOCVGWMZST |
Eligibility & scope
Open to higher-education lecturers who are nationals and residents of PALOP countries (Angola, Cabo Verde, Guiné-Bissau, Moçambique, São Tomé e Príncipe), holding at least a Master's degree in Mathematics, Physics or related fields, with an employment contract at a PALOP higher-education institution. Internships are in-person at Portuguese institutions. Candidates residing in Portugal in 2026 are not eligible. Up to 15 internships supported (10 Maths, 5 Physics).
Who Should Apply
- •Higher-education lecturers employed at PALOP institutions (Angola, Cabo Verde, Guiné-Bissau, Moçambique, São Tomé e Príncipe)
- •Holders of at least a Master's degree in Mathematics, Physics, or related fields
- •Researchers not residing in Portugal during 2026
- •Applicants seeking three-month research or professional development stays at Portuguese universities
Key Dates
- •Application deadline not publicly specified; internships take place 2nd semester 2026 or exceptionally Q1 2027
- •Single-stage online application
- •Three-month internship duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Contact the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation directly for the application deadline; it is not posted on the call page.
- ✓Clearly specify which Portuguese institution will host you and secure preliminary agreement from the host supervisor before submitting.
- ✓The programme supports up to 15 internships total (10 Mathematics, 5 Physics); apply early to secure your place in the discipline-specific cap.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Estágios Científicos Avançados internship pay?
€1,500 per month for three months, plus travel support up to €1,200.
Who can apply for the PALOP internship programme?
Higher-education lecturers with at least a Master's degree in Mathematics or Physics, employed at an institution in Angola, Cabo Verde, Guiné-Bissau, Moçambique, or São Tomé e Príncipe, and not residing in Portugal during 2026.
Where do the Estágios Científicos Avançados internships take place?
In-person at Portuguese higher-education institutions; internships run in the second semester of 2026 or exceptionally in Q1 2027.
How many internships are available through the PALOP programme?
Up to 15 internships annually: 10 in Mathematics and 5 in Physics.
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