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Call for EoIs for Short-Term Research Internships at the University of Texas at Austin under the UT Austin Portugal Program | 2024

 

Submission Period: March 21 to May 15 (23:59 UTC+1), 2024

 

To fill out the application form, you will need to gather information in advance and upload several documents. Therefore, we strongly recommend you read the application form first to ensure you know which information you are required to submit.

Any information gathered through this application form will be processed according to the Program's privacy policy.

Save your work regularly by clicking the "Resume Latter" button on the top right-hand corner. You can always return to your form to continue filling it out or edit your answers. You just have to use the same link.

If you have any queries, please contact us at research@utaustinportugal.org.

By submitting this form, you confirm that:

1- All the information you provided herein is complete and accurate;

2 - You are aware that you must be allocated to the internship on a full-time basis, under a scheme of exclusive dedication and must notify the UT Austin Portugal Program about any potential conflicting issues concerning your full-time participation or about any changes that occur after the application submission and prior to the signing of the financial assistance contract.

 

 

 

 

 

Candidate's General Information
Full Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
(Preferably, mobile phone.)
Are you a Portuguese National?
Please, attach evidence of your Portuguese Nationality:
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Please, indicate if you have permanent residence in Portugal:
Please, attach a protected copy or a photo of your permanent resident in Portugal:
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  Title Comment File name
How did you learn about this Call?
Academic Information
Degree:
  Graduation Year: Course: University: Final Grade (if applicable):
Bachelor
Master
PhD
Please, attach 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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Are you currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD Program?
Please, indicate the full designation of your Master's or PhD Program: 
Please, indicate the University where you are taking your Master's or PhD degree:
Please indicate the year of the Master's/PhD program you will be attending in August 2024:
Please, attach proof of enrollment in the Master's/PhD Program at the time of EoI submission (for Master's and PhD students only).
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Admitted applicants will need to apply for a J-1 visa. To be eligible for this visa, you will need to provide evidence of English proficiency. At this stage, you are not required to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. Nevertheless, please indicate if:

1) You have earned a degree from an institution of higher education that operates in English.

2) You have taken a TOEFL test and scored at least 79 or an IELT test and scored at least 6.5.

If not, you may still proceed with your application. If admitted into the Program, you'll have to sign up for an exam time with UT Austin's Texas Global English Language Center (ELC) so they can ascertain your proficiency in English. The Program will assist you in scheduling the interview with ELC and cover the exam cost.

Main Affiliation
Please, indicate the institution in Portugal you are affiliated with: 
Please, indicate your position at the above-mentioned institution:
Please, attach a statement issued by your main affiliation institution in Portugal (or funding entity) authorizing your extended leave if the Program selects you to participate in a research internship at UT Austin.
(You may use this template as a reference for your employer or funding entity to issue the requested statement.) 
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Scientific Area
Please, indicate in which of the Scientific Areas of the UT Austin Portugal Program your application best fits. Only one area shall be selected, becoming the core Area of the application.
Pick from FCT's list the scientific domain that best defines your scientific expertise:
Please, indicate up to 5 keywords related to your technical skills and competencies:
(Words should be separated by commas.)
Identification of Potential Hosts at UT Austin

To proceed with EoI submission, applicants must have identified at least one potential UT Austin faculty who could act as their scientific host during their stay at UT Austin. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to proactively look for potential hosts at UT Austin and contact them in advance.

In the area of Advanced Computing, potential hosts can also be affiliated with the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC). 

- UT Austin's faculty directory can be found here ("Academics" tab);

- TACC's staff directory can be found here;

- UT Autin Energy Institute's people directory can be found here.

You can also browse this webpage of our website to get to learn about the hosts of last year's edition.

The Program is also available to assist candidates in this search through one of the following contacts:

Marco Bravo | UT Austin Portugal - UT Austin Office (bravo@austin.utexas.edu)

Andreia Passos | UT Austin Portugal - PT Office (research@utaustinportugal.org)

Please, list by descending order of importance up to two UT Austin staff members you could act as your hosts in case you be admitted to this mobility scheme.

  Potential Host | 1st Option - Designation Mandatory
Name
Position
Institution
Department
Email
  Potential Host | 2nd Option - Designation not mandatory
Name
Position
Institution
Department
Email
You may upload a supporting statement from your potential host at UT Austin at this stage. However, it is not mandatory. 
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Start and End Dates (Internship Period)

Internships must last from two months (minimum) to three months (maximum). They will not start earlier than September 15 and must not extend beyond December 31, 2024.

 

From (estimation):
To (estimation):
Other Mandatory Documents
Please, attach your detailed Curriculum Vitae:
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Please, attach a one-page Motivation Letter, clearly outlining your research goals and how the collaboration with UT Austin is likely to extend beyond the internship duration.
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Please, attach at least one recommendation letter. The letter should be provided by someone who knows your work and can comment specifically on your performance, particularly on your abilities and potential in the field of study related to your research interest. The panel evaluating your EoI will not consider more than two recommendation letters. 

  Recommendation Letter (1) - Mandatory
Name
Position
Institution
Department
Email
Please, attach your recommendation letter no. 1.
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  Recommendation Letter (2) - not mandatory
Name
Position
Institution
Department
Email
Please, attach your recommendation letter no. 2.
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  Title Comment File name
 
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