Program Overview

Doutoramento em Bioci瘽cias Moleculares

The PhD Program in Molecular Biosciences is a flexible, state-of-the-art, research-oriented program in life sciences, aimed at highly motivated students. The MolBioS program fills the gap between molecules and living systems, training students in molecular approaches needed to understand the mechanisms of life. The program provides an updated overview of the fundamental aspects of biological processes, followed by more specific training in one of three specialties: Biology, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology. The program prepares versatile and transdisciplinary scientists with the tools required for developing research and innovation at the interface of various disciplines.

Education Objectives

The PhD Program in Molecular Biosciences aims to train students in molecular approaches needed to understand the mechanisms of life. The program provides an updated overview of the fundamental aspects of biological processes, followed by more specific training in one of three specialties: Biology, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology.

General Characterization

Program Details

• DGES code: 5880
• Cycle: PhD (3rd Cycle)
• Degree: Doutor
• Access to other programs: Not applicable
• Coordinator: Available soon
• Opening date:
  • Applications for 2023/2024 1st phase: 25.07.2023 - 14.08.2023
  • Publication of results: until 21.08.2023
  • Registration of admitted candidates: 23.08.2023 - 30.08.2023
  • Applications for 2023/2024 2nd phase: 16.10.2023 - 31.10.2023
  • Publication of results: until 07.11.2023
  • Registration of admitted candidates: 22.11.2023 - 29.12.2023
• Vacancies: 40
• Fees:
  • The Annual fees for the academic year of 2023/2024 are 2,750.00 euros for national students and 10,000.00 euros for international students.
  • Except what is included in article 7, point 3 of the PhD Rules.
  • All students with a PhD fellowship from Funda誽o para a Ci瘽cia e a Tecnologia, I.P., have their annual fees paid by this Institution.
• Schedule:
  • Academic period: 05.01.2024 to 30.06.2024
  • Christmas break: 18.12.2023 to 03.01.2024
  • Easter break: 28.03.2024 to 01.04.2024
• Teaching language: English

Degree Pre-requisites

Available soon

Conditions of Admittance

The candidates must have a strong academic record and meet the minimum following requirements:

• Holding a Master's degree or legal equivalent
• Holding a Bachelor's degree with a relevant academic or scientific curriculum recognized by the Scientific Commission of the Doctoral Program and approved by the Scientific Council of ITQB NOVA, as attesting the capacity to carry out the Program
• Holding an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum recognized by the Scientific Commission of the Doctoral Program and approved by the Scientific Council as attesting the capacity to carry out the Program

Evaluation Rules

The candidates of this PhD Program are selected by its Scientific Committee, taking into account the following criteria (the candidate must have a positive evaluation in the three mentioned criteria):

• Academic curriculum, with a 50% weighting
• PhD work plan, with a 25% weighting
• Host conditions merit, with a 25% weighting

Structure

The program structure is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in molecular biosciences, with a focus on research and innovation.