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The University of Texas at Austin In-Residency Ph.D. Research Internships

Call for Expressions of Interest

Deadline: May 21, 2026 (23:59 UTC+1) 

This call aims to support Ph.D. students enrolled in doctoral programs at Portuguese Higher Education Institutions who wish to undertake between 6 and 12 months of research at The University of Texas at Austin under the mentorship of UT Austin faculty or researchers.

During their stay, selected candidates will carry out translational research aligned with one of the Program’s core scientific areas while strengthening their doctoral work and fostering long-term collaboration between Portugal and UT Austin.

Before starting your application, please ensure that you:

  • Carefully read the Call Announcement, the eligibility requirements, and the evaluation criteria.
  • Have identified a UT Austin host (advisor) and obtained their agreement to support your application.
  • Have obtained support from your Ph.D. supervisor in Portugal.

Information required in this form

Applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Personal and academic information
  • Details about their Ph.D. program and research background
  • Information about the proposed UT Austin host (advisor) and Portuguese Ph.D. supervisor
  • A summary of the proposed research work plan
  • Uploads of all mandatory documents 

Confidentiality and evaluation

All submitted information will be treated confidentially and used exclusively for the evaluation of applications in accordance with the procedures described in the Call Announcement. Aggregated data may be used for monitoring, communication, and reporting purposes in fulfillment of the Program’s obligations.

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Applicant Identification
Full Name
Date of birth
Nationality
Country of Residence

Portuguese Citizenship or Portuguese Residence 

If you are a Portuguese national, you must upload proof of citizenship.

If you are a non-Portuguese national, you must upload proof of residence in Portugal.

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Email Address
Phone number (with prefix)
Position at main affiliation institution:
Main affiliation institution in Portugal
CIÊNCIA ID
Please upload a one-page CV synopsis.
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ORCID
Indicate your highest degree obtained
Please upload a copy of your highest degree certificate
For degrees earned from foreign Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), candidates will be required to present proof of degree recognition by a Portuguese HEI as laid out in Article no. 8 of Regulation no 913/2021.
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Provide details of your highest degree obtained
Official Ph.D. Program designation
Official designation of the Ph.D.-granting institution
Please upload proof of your Ph.D. enrollment and the respective start date.
This must be on official letterhead paper and signed or stamped by the candidate’s Higher Education Institution in Portugal.
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Ph.D. Program Start Year
(yyyy)
Which year of your Ph.D. program will you be in at the start of the internship at UT Austin?
Only candidates who will be entering the second year of their Ph.D. program or beyond at the start of the internship at UT are eligible to apply. For your reference, internships at UT must start between September 1 and December 31, 2026, and be completed by December 31, 2027.
Scientific Area Selection
Select the main scientific area where your internship best fits. 

The Scientific Areas are those of the UT Austin Portugal Program in Phase 4 (Advanced Computing, Clean Energy, Nanotechnologies and Space- Earth Technologies).

Please refer to the Call Announcement for details on each Area.

Advisory Team in Portugal and at UT Austin
Your Ph.D. Supervisor in Portugal
Statement of support from the Ph.D. supervisor in Portugal, stating agreement with the work plan proposed by the candidate and endorsing the collaboration with the UT Austin faculty serving as host (advisor). The statement must include the PhD supervisor’s CIÊNCIA ID and be no more than 1 page. 
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Your UT Austin host
Statement of support from the host at UT Austin, who will mentor the candidate during the mobility period. The statement must 1) include the URL of the host’s UT Austin online profile for further details about the host’s academic background and research interests and 2) must clearly indicate that the potential host and the scientific supervisor in Portugal agree with the work plan proposed by the candidate. (one page maximum) 
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Internship Plan and Dates

Internships must last 6-12 months and take place between September 1, 2026, and December 31, 2027. All internships must have started between September 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026.

Proposed Internship Start Date
When setting the start date of your internship, please allow approximately 2 months after your selection to complete your admission to UT Austin and obtain your U.S. visa.
Proposed internship end date
Do you currently receive, or expect to receive, other funding that may overlap with the mobility period?
Research Work Plan Summary

Together with the PhD supervisor in Portugal, the Ph.D. candidate should meet with the potential host (advisor) at UT Austin to discuss both parties’ expectations regarding the work plan and its outcomes. Work plans should not exceed four pages and should:

Identify key stakeholders 
Identify the host (advisor) at UT Austin and the Ph.D. supervisor in Portugal. 

Define the research framework 
Include: title; keywords; abstract; and a state-of-the-art review. 

Set objectives and relevance 
Clearly state the objectives. 
Demonstrate the relevance of the object of study. 

Detail the work plan 
Provide a detailed description of the plan, including tasks to be carried out and how they fit within the scope of the doctoral work. 

Ensure alignment and fit 
Fit the candidate’s research needs and goals within their doctoral work. 
Align with one of the scientific areas of the UT Austin Portugal Program (see Section 1: Purpose of the Call). 

Support with references 
Include bibliographic references.

 

Upload your work plan proposal, ensuring that it complies with all requirements outlined in the call announcement, including the 4-page limit.
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Motivation to Apply
Please upload a one-page motivation letter outlining the reasons for applying to UT Austin and selecting it as the host institution, your expected scientific contributions, the potential for economic and societal impact, and opportunities for knowledge transfer.

 

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Declarations
 
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