CMU Portugal opens call for applications to eight Dual Degree PhD Positionsin the Portugal and USA. Students from all around the world are eligible to apply for this application programme.

The Carnegie Mellon Portugal Program is an education, research, and innovation platform that connect Portuguese research institutions, universities and companies in cooperation with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), aiming at placing Portugal at the forefront of science and innovation in key focused areas of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT).

André Martins, who completed his Ph. D. in Language Technologies in 2011, in the scope of the CMU Portugal Program, recently received a European Research Council grant worth € 1.4 million euros. In Portugal, the student is covered by the FCT scholarship contract. When at CMU, the stipend of the student is covered by a different contract with CMU, which is also funded by FCT.

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the opportunity :

Any interested candidate should confirm the exact admissions procedures with Carnegie Mellon University for the specific dual degree Ph. D. Program they are interested in.

As a general guideline, students must do the following to apply for a program: (Please note that the admissions requirements will vary from department to department and the information indicated below is general.)

• Complete online application form for admission to graduate programs.
• Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test and have scores sent directly to CMU.
• All students whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Scores are sent directly to Carnegie Mellon University.
• Submit a Resume.
• Submit a Statement of Purpose.
• Submit three letters of recommendation.
• Pay the non-refundable application fee.
• Submit official Transcripts of prior academic record, indicating the first class or equivalent standing.

The TOEFL is required for international applicants whose native language is not English.