Research grant for a BSc holder (Bolsa de Investigacao), SAL+ project on biotechnological screening of salt-pan microorganisms (ref. CCMAR/BINCGAL/16/2026)
CCMAR (Centro de Ciencias do Mar do Algarve), University of the Algarve
Who can apply: Open to candidates of any nationality, including stateless persons and refugees. A BSc (Licenciatura) in Biotechnology or a related field, prior research-lab experience, demonstrated skills in marine and environmental microbiology including isolating and characterising marine bacteria, and fluent English. The holder… What is funded: A six-month research grant, renewable up to 12 months, funded by the ‘la Caixa’ Foundation Promove programme: monthly maintenance allowance of EUR 1,090.98 paid by bank transfer and updated with the FCT table; expected start December 2026. The costs of the associated non-degree course are borne by the project. Deadline: 5 November 2026.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: CCMAR (Centro de Ciencias do Mar do Algarve), University of the Algarve, official page.
Who can apply
- Open to candidates of any nationality, including stateless persons and refugees. A BSc (Licenciatura) in Biotechnology or a related field, prior research-lab experience, demonstrated skills in marine and environmental microbiology including isolating and characterising marine bacteria, and fluent English. The holder must enrol in a non-degree course linked to a higher-education institution by the grant start.
Stage dates
Apply only through the CCMAR careers site with a motivation letter and detailed CV (both in English), a copy of the BSc certificate and up to three referee e-mails. Window 22 October to 5 November 2026.5 November 2026
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