ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE AWARD OF A RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP/IPC/UID_05256/AJP/14/2026

Offer Description ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE AWARD OF A RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Title: Master's Research Fellowship – 1 vacancy Reference: IPC/UID_05256/AJP/14/2026 Scientific Area: Marketing and Communication. Recipient Category: Students enrolled in a doctorate or a non‐degree course integrated into the pedagogical project of a higher education institution, with skills proven by a CV in Marketing and Communication. Accreditation: The fellowship is supported by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) for the period 2025‐2029 and may be co‐financed by community funds. Selection Criteria: Evaluation will focus on the candidate's Merit and be weighted as follows: Academic path – 50 % Personal curriculum – 40 % Motivation letter – 10 % Merit score (MC) = (a×0.5)+(b×0.4)+(c×0.1). Requirements: Master's degree in Marketing, Communication Sciences or related fields. Demonstrated experience in the implementation of marketing and communication strategies. Valid proof of enrollment in an eligible degree or non‐degree programme. For degrees obtained abroad, recognition of qualifications in Portugal and conversion of classifications to the Portuguese scale. Workplan and Objectives: Develop a communication plan and strategy for the dissemination and promotion of project results. Update, maintain and coordinate the project's communication platforms. Write, edit and review content for various online platforms and other media. Prepare activity reports and supporting documents. Participate in meetings and dissemination activities. Organize technical and scientific events. Host Institution: Institute of Polymers and Composites, School of Engineering, University of Minho, Azurém Campus, Guimaraes; scientific supervision by Professor António José Vilela Pontes. Duration: 6 months, provisional start August 2026, renewable up to the maximum allowed by the project. Funding: €1,359.64 per month. Payment on the 23rd of each month via bank transfer. Additional Benefits: Reimbursement of Voluntary Social Insurance (first level) if chosen. Personal accident insurance. Exclusivity: The grantee will perform all activities under exclusivity as specified by applicable regulations. Application Deadline: 4 August 2026 23:59 (Lisbon time). Submission: Email résumé, qualification certificates (or proof of recognition for foreign degrees), evidence of research experience, and motivation letter to Ver o e-mail no tdrct.com with reference number in subject line. EEO Statement: Universidade do Minho actively promotes a policy of non‐discrimination and equal access, protecting candidates from any privilege or disadvantage based on ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic situation, education, social origin, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, territorial origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and trade union membership. #J-18808-Ljbffr