SABE Research Fellowship 2025 at University of Beira Interior in Portugal for MSc and PhD Students

Are you a Master’s or PhD student passionate about sustainable construction and civil engineering innovation? The University of Beira Interior (UBI), in collaboration with Scantavares Metal, Lda., invites applications for a fully funded research fellowship (SABE-BI-01) under the SABE – Advanced and Sustainable Block Engineering project. This exciting opportunity is part of the CENTRO2030 Program and takes place at the Center for Materials and Civil Engineering for Sustainability (C-MADE).

Funding & Fellowship Benefits

• Monthly stipend: €1,309.64 (aligned with national PhD fellowship rates)
• Duration: 36 months (starting June 2025)
• Insurance: Personal accident coverage and optional social insurance
• Work Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week)
• Location: C-MADE, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
• Mentorship: Supervised by Professors João Paulo de Castro Gomes, João António Saraiva Pires da Fonseca, and Clemente Martins Pinto.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Hold a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• Be eligible and committed to enrolling in a PhD program.
• Demonstrate experience in sustainable construction materials and/or applied research.
• Have proficiency in material characterization, mortar/block development, and prefabrication technologies.
• Be fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Foreign degrees must be officially recognized under Portuguese law prior to contract signing.

List of Required Documents for Application Submission

• Motivation letter
• Updated CV
• Academic degree certificates
• Letters of recommendation
• Declaration of honour (eligibility confirmation)
• Additional relevant supporting documents.

Apply: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/327965.

Application Timeline

The last date to apply for the SABE Research Fellowship (SABE-BI-01) at the University of Beira Interior is April 4, 2025.