Research grant for an MSc holder (BI), BioProtect project, deep-sea biodiversity and conservation (ref. 2026_087_BI_BioProtect)
CIIMAR (Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research), University of Porto
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Who can apply: Master’s degree in Biology or a similar field with marine-science experience, and enrolment in a doctoral programme (or a non-academic degree course linked to a higher-education institution) by contract signature. Demonstrated experience with fishing communities, VME indicator species, GBIF/OBIS data and ArcGIS/QGIS…. What is funded: One research grant (BI) under the Horizon Europe Mission Ocean project BioProtect: monthly maintenance allowance of EUR 1,359.64 (FCT table), personal accident insurance, initial duration 6 months from November 2026, renewable within legal terms. Deadline: 23 October 2026.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: CIIMAR (Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research), University of Porto, official page.
Who can apply
- Master's degree in Biology or a similar field with marine-science experience, and enrolment in a doctoral programme (or a non-academic degree course linked to a higher-education institution) by contract signature. Demonstrated experience with fishing communities, VME indicator species, GBIF/OBIS data and ArcGIS/QGIS. Fluent Portuguese and English are mandatory, and a residence permit if applicable, which in practice limits this to Portuguese-speaking applicants.
Stage dates
Competition open from 12 to 23 October 2026. E-mail CV, eligibility certificates, motivation letter and two references to [email protected] and [email protected] with the reference 2026_087_BI_BioProtect in the subject line.23 October 2026
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