The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) in Portugal is offering one research grant for students enrolled in integrated master's, master's, doctoral, or non-academic degree courses in Sports Sciences. This opportunity is part of the HEALTH-UNORTE II project, focusing on integrated approaches to preventing, monitoring, and treating various diseases.
The successful candidate will engage in R&D activities, including experimental data collection, real-time monitoring with wearable devices, data analysis, and scientific writing. The grant is for 11 months, with a possibility of renewal, and is funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the NORTE2030 program.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro |
| Department | Research Support Office |
| Location | Vila Real, Portugal |
| Region | Europe |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Partially funded |
| Stipend / Salary | EUR 1,359.64/month |
| Duration | 11 months, renewable |
| Start date | 15 Dec 2026 |
| Application deadline | 12 November 2026 |
About the Position
The selected candidate will contribute to the HEALTH-UNORTE II project by supporting experimental data collection for pre- and post-test assessments of physical fitness, physiological, biochemical, and biomechanical parameters. Responsibilities also include real-time monitoring using wearable devices to track heart rate, HRV, muscle oxygenation, and biomechanical parameters. The role involves data analysis and integration using statistics, machine learning, and AI applied to biomarkers and exercise responses, as well as scientific writing for international journals and conference presentations. Additionally, the grant holder will provide educational support for workshops, courses, and teaching modules linked to the project.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
- Previous experience in the collection and analysis of physiological data and/or biomarkers.
- Compliance with the Research Grants Regulation, specifically regarding compulsory enrolment in a degree-awarding course (third cycle) or a non-degree-awarding course (RBI No. 950/2019).
- Experience in using wearable devices, motion analysis, or programming in R/Python/Matlab is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of statistics applied to research.
- Fluency in scientific English (spoken and written).
Benefits
- Monthly maintenance allowance of EUR 1,359.64.
- Opportunity to work within the CIDESD at UTAD.
- Engagement in R&D activities within a funded project (HEALTH-UNORTE II).
- Potential for contract renewal based on FCT Research Grant Regulation.
Documents Required
- Curriculum Vitae (proving requirements)
- Motivation letter
- Declaration of honour regarding proof of enrolment (to be requested via email)
- Personal identification details (citizen card number, tax identification number – TIN, date of birth, mobile phone number, email address)
- Documentary evidence of requested requirements
How to Apply
- Access the UTAD Campus Online Page (www.campus.utad.pt) and select the 'Research Grants' option, or go directly to www.campus.utad.pt/bolsasinvestigacao/lista.
- Select the specific scholarship (BI/UTAD/68/2026) you intend to apply for.
- Click the 'Apply' option, which will redirect you to the application page.
- Complete and submit the respective application form, attaching all required documents.
Source: EURAXESS.
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