Maria de Sousa PhD Studentships – 2022

On September 1, FCT, in collaboration with the Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation (AICIB), opened the application period for 10 Studentships theMaria de Sousa 2022 PhD Studentships Call  – SEAGULL – Seeking Epidemiological and Virological Answers. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. (Lisbon time) on September 29, 2022.

The Call encourage the acquisition of new knowledge that creates skills to respond to epidemiological and virological phenomena, including pandemics, and that translates into effective prevention measures, better healthcare, and effective support for citizens.

Applications may be submitted from any scientific field that contribute to increasing knowledge in the following areas:

· Epidemiology and risk factors for infection and severe illness caused by viruses;

· Human-animal interaction, mechanisms of resistance and interspecies transmission of viruses, and risk of pandemics;

· Prevention and preparedness strategies for new epidemics of viral origin, including vaccines;

· Innovative approaches, including new methods and new technologies, for the diagnosis of virological diseases;

· Characterization of viral infection mechanisms;

· Characterization of the host's cellular and serological immune response to viral infection, impact of age and comorbidities;

· Development of new therapies and new therapeutic approaches, including life support equipment and personal protective equipment for combating viral diseases;

· Repercussions of viral infection on maternal health and newborns;

· Psychological impact and behavioral changes associated with epidemics or pandemics of virological origin.

These Studentships intended for nationals, citizens of other European Union member states, citizens of third countries, stateless persons, or citizens with political refugee status. The Studentships fund the scholarship holder's research activities leading to the award of a doctoral degree that fall within the scope of Call contribute to its objectives.

Studentships generally awarded on an annual basis and are renewable for up to the maximum number of months requested in the application. Studentship cannot be awarded Studentship a period of less than three consecutive months or more than 48 months.

More information on the Callpage.