PortugalLIP Research Fellowship is a six-month research studentship offering a monthly maintenance allowance for Physics or Physical Engineering graduates. The LIP Research Fellowship supports experimental detector and data-analysis work, including assembly, operation and validation of a muon tomography telescope, with selection based on CV and project relevance.
The fellowship is offered by LIP–Coimbra (Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas) and is hosted in Coimbra, Portugal. The position is full-time (35 hours weekly), expected to start on 1 January 2027, and is open to international applicants subject to degree recognition and LIP enrolment requirements.
LIP Research Fellowship Benefits
- Funding: €1,090.98 monthly maintenance allowance.
- Location and duration: LIP–Coimbra, Portugal; six months, potentially renewable.
- Commitment: Full-time, 35 hours weekly.
- English: Good English; CV and motivation letter in English.
- Payments are made by bank transfer.
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LIP Research Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
- Physics or Physical Engineering degree plus eligible master’s or non-degree course enrolment under LIP regulations.
- Nationality: International applicants may apply; no nationality restriction is stated.
- Foreign degrees must be recognised before contracting.
- Enrolment evidence can be delivered at contracting.
How to Apply for LIP Research Fellowship
- Apply directly by email, using PDF documents.
- Prepare an English motivation letter and detailed CV, degree diploma, transcript with course grades, and relevant supporting evidence.
- Enrolment certification can follow at contracting.
- Email your PDFs to coimbra.candidaturas@lip.pt, referring to offer ID 471533 in the subject.
- Results are communicated by email; selection still requires completion of contracting conditions.
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Thursday, 22 October 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the LIP Research Fellowship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, selection criteria, and how to apply for the fellowship.
What is the monthly allowance for the fellowship?
The fellowship provides a monthly maintenance allowance of €1,090.98. Payments are made by bank transfer. The notice specifies this is a research fellowship allowance and does not promise tuition coverage, accommodation, flights, or dependent support.
Who is eligible to apply for the LIP Research Fellowship?
Applicants must hold a Physics or Physical Engineering degree and meet enrolment requirements for an eligible master’s or non-degree course under LIP regulations. International applicants may apply, but foreign degrees must be recognised before contracting.
What is the duration and start date of the fellowship?
The fellowship is for six months, potentially renewable, and is expected to begin on 1 January 2027. It is a full-time position with a 35-hour weekly commitment.
What research tasks will the fellow perform?
The fellow will help assemble, operate and validate a muon tomography telescope using Resistive Plate Chambers, performing experimental data collection, analysis, tomographic reconstruction and prototype performance testing under supervision.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 22 October 2026 at 17:00 Europe/Lisbon (16:00 UTC). Applicants should submit required documents by this date to be considered.
How do I submit my application?
Apply directly by email with PDF documents. Prepare an English motivation letter and detailed CV, degree diploma, transcript with grades, and supporting evidence. Email PDFs to coimbra.candidaturas@lip.pt with offer ID 471533 in the subject.
Are there language test requirements?
The notice requests good English and that the CV and motivation letter be in English. No specific IELTS or other language test score is specified in the provided information.
Does the allowance cover tuition and relocation costs?
The notice does not promise tuition coverage, accommodation, flights or dependent support. It states the allowance is a monthly maintenance payment and advises budgeting separately for course and relocation costs.
What selection criteria are used?
Selection factors include CV (50%) demonstrating research projects or relevant experience, and relevance to project needs (50%) such as particle-physics instrumentation and experimental data-analysis software experience. RPC detector experience and MATLAB analysis are particularly valued.
Can I apply with a degree from outside Portugal?
Yes, foreign qualifications are accepted subject to Portuguese recognition before the contract is signed. The call requires degree recognition and may require consulting LIP on whether a particular course qualifies.
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