2. Edition of Call of Studentships Maria de Sousa PhD Research Fellow

FCT, in collaboration with AICIB (Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation Agency), announces today, April 14, the 2nd edition of the Call of Studentships Maria de Sousa Doctoral Research Fellowship, marking two years since the death of this distinguished Portuguese researcher. THE Call aims to assign 50 Studentships research in the area of epidemiology and virology and registrations will be open from September 1 to 29, 2022.

The purpose of the Call is to encourage the acquisition of new knowledge that allows the creation of skills to respond to virological phenomena, including pandemics, and that will translate into efficient prevention measures, better health care and effective support for citizens.

Applications in any scientific field will be considered, with projects that contribute to the following objectives and areas of knowledge:

1. Epidemiology and risk factors for infection and severe disease by viruses;
2. Human-animal interaction, mechanisms of resistance and interspecies transmission of viruses, and risk of pandemics;
3. Prevention and preparedness strategies for new epidemics of virological origin, including vaccines;
4. Innovative approaches, including new methods and new technologies, for the diagnosis of virological diseases;
5. Characterization of viral infection mechanisms;
6. Characterization of the host's response, cellular and serological immunological, to viral infection, impact of age and comorbidities;
7. Development of new therapies and new therapeutic approaches, including life support and personal protective equipment to combat virological diseases;
8. Repercussions of viral infection on maternal and newborn health;
9. Psychological impact and behavioral changes associated with epidemics or pandemics of virological origin.

More information on the page Call at https://www.fct.pt/apoios/ Studentships /mariadesousa2022.phtml.pt