ABOUT THIS CALL:
https://gimm.pt/education-and-training/phd-program/

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Only complete applications will be considered. The following elements must be submitted in PDF format through the application platform (or sent by email for reference letters only) by the defined deadline:

1. Copy of the identity card/citizen card/passport;
2. Applicant's Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum); 
3. General Motivation Letter (5000 characters limit);
   • Should answer to the following questions:
     •  What was the specific moment or project that convinced you that a PhD in Life Sciences—specifically at an institute like GIMM—was your next step?
     •  How does a PhD at GIMM specifically bridge the gap between your previous experiences and your long-term career goals?
     • What does 'scientific excellence' mean to you personally, and how will you pursue it during your doctoral studies?
4. Project specific motivation letter (single pdf document, one page per project maximum);
5. References - We need to receive a minimum of 2 references by the deadline of the call, sent to phdprogramme.applications@gimm.pt 
   • The reference letters must be written in English, and contain the following:
     • Official letterheads containing basic information about the professional status of the referee;
     • Contact information;
     • And be signed (in pdf format);
     • The reference letters must be either sent from the referee's official email address or sent by you with the referee in CC directly to: phdprogramme.applications@gimm.pt 
6. Degrees - Certificates for your academic degrees, showing your overall final grade and, if possible, the grade for each specific subject. Should a degree not yet be conferred by the application submission, a sworn statement (in English) must be submitted, committing to its conferral by the application period’s end.
   • For degrees obtained from foreign higher education institutions: proof of recognition or, in lieu thereof, a candidate’s sworn declaration affirming that the recognition of their foreign degree (equivalent to a bachelor’s or master’s) will be submitted by the program’s commencement. We strongly advise students holding a non-Portuguese degree to contact us (phdprogramme.applications@gimm.pt) in advance if they require support with degree recognition and grade conversion.
   • Candidates with foreign diplomas who do not provide proof of grade conversion to the Portuguese scale will still be evaluated, and will be awarded the minimum grade for BSc. or MSc. on sub-criteria A2.
   • For information on degree recognition and grade conversion, please consult the DGES website. You may also send an e-mail to phdprogramme.applications@gimm.pt for further details.

Applications must be submitted exclusively in English.

• The call is open from 27/03/2026 to 03/05/2026 (23:59). 
• The deadline for references will be 04/05/2026 (23:59).