Research Grant for PhD Student in Communication Sciences – PRODIGI Project
A 6-month research grant for a PhD student to support communication and dissemination activities in digital resilience and information skills.
Best for:Best for PhD students in Communication Sciences or Digital Media with strong organizational and communication skills, interested in digital resilience and outreach activities.
Overview
This position offers a temporary research grant within the PRODIGI project, funded by the Creative Europe Programme. The successful candidate will collaborate with the project team to organize workshops for teachers, manage communication and dissemination efforts, and coordinate outreach activities. The role involves designing educational resources, producing reports, and organizing scientific events. The grant is aimed at PhD students enrolled in Communication Sciences, Digital Media, or related fields, with a focus on fostering partnerships and engaging with stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and produce Open Educational Resources (OER) and methodological guides in Portuguese and English for teachers and policymakers.
- Organize workshops for secondary school teachers focusing on digital and informational skills.
- Coordinate project communication and dissemination activities, including reports and multimedia content.
- Foster partnerships with EDMO regional hubs and other relevant stakeholders.
- Plan and organize the project’s final conference and other scientific events.
- Conduct statistical analysis of project data and results.
- Engage in science communication, including the creation of multimedia formats.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Communication Sciences or a related field
Language: English and Portuguese; proficiency required for communication and outreach activities
Instruction: Portuguese and English
- Experience in designing educational resources or workshops
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and data reporting
- Ability to produce multimedia content and reports
- Fluency in English and Portuguese for communication and outreach
- Must hold a Master's degree in Communication Sciences or a related field
- Must be enrolled in a PhD programme in Communication Sciences, Digital Media, or a related field
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-23 (Europe/Lisbon)
Applicants must submit their application via email to icnova@fcsh.unl.pt by the deadline. The email subject must include the reference ‘PRODIGI_BD1’. The application must include a motivation letter (max 1000 words), detailed CV, certificate of academic qualifications, proof of PhD enrolment, and any additional relevant documents.
- Motivation letter (max 1000 words)
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Certificate of academic qualifications (with final grade)
- Proof of enrolment in a PhD programme
- Documents proving preferred requirements (if applicable)
- Other relevant documents
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