PortugalPhD, PostdocNext cycle not announced yetLiving Stipend OnlyGulbenkian Research Scholarships on Portuguese Culture for Foreigners: Up to EUR 2,000 a Month for a Research Stay in Portugal
ForsaEduforsaedu.comOpportunity Overview
Annual scholarships from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation for non-Portuguese doctoral students and senior researchers living outside Portugal to carry out humanities research on Portuguese culture (such as literature, history and art history) during a stay in Portugal of two to ten months, non-renewable. Doctoral students receive EUR 1,500 a month and senior researchers EUR 2,000 a month, plus a one-off EUR 1,000 for travel and installation and personal accident insurance while travelling. The last edition (for the 2026–27 academic year) was open from 3 November 2025 to 30 January 2026, and six researchers from universities in Italy, Brazil, Hong Kong and Spain were selected. Dates for the next edition have not been announced yet; it is expected to open around the same time of year. Apply online on the Foundation's portal after registering and uploading the documents listed in the call conditions.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsEUR 1,500–2,000 a month
EUR 1,500 for doctoral students, EUR 2,000 for senior researchers, for 2–10 months.
EUR 1,000 for travel and installation
Plus accident insurance while travelling.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll except: Portugal
Required Documents
2 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Living Stipend Only. Announced benefits: EUR 1,500–2,000 a month, EUR 1,000 for travel and installation.
Eligible levels: PhD, Postdoc.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online application on the Gulbenkian portal, Documents listed in the call conditions (project, CV, etc.).
Apply directly on the official website: https://gulbenkian.pt/en/bolsas-lista/gulbenkian-research-scholarships-on-portuguese-culture/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Ready to apply?
Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.
Available Majors
Key Details
More from Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
About the scholarshipPortugalGulbenkian Master's Scholarships in Portugal for Students from Portuguese-Speaking African Countries: EUR 1,150 a Month, Tuition and Travel
Annual scholarships from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation for citizens of Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe who are permanently resident in their home country, to take a master's degree at a Portuguese higher education institution in mathematics, physics, chemistry or biology (integrated master's programmes are not eligible). The award includes a monthly stipend of EUR 1,150, a one-off EUR 1,150 installation allowance in the first year, a tuition contribution of up to EUR 4,000 paid in two instalments, a one-off travel allowance of EUR 800 (Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau) or EUR 1,250 (Angola, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe) and personal accident insurance while travelling, for up to 24 months. Applicants must be 30 or younger and hold a bachelor's degree from a university in their home country with an average of at least 14 out of 20. The 2026 call was open from 4 February to 8 June 2026, and 24 scholarships were awarded (6 in biology, 9 in mathematics, 6 in chemistry and 3 in physics). Dates for the 2027 call have not been announced yet and it is expected to open early in 2027. Applications are made online, in Portuguese, by the candidate.
Related Opportunities You Might Like
Back to all opportunities
Switzerland · St. Gallen & OxfordGlobal Leadership Challenge 2026/2027 (Partially Funded – Switzerland)
The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) convenes 100 promising young leaders from around the world to address pressing global issues aligned with the UN SDGs. Outstanding team members are invited to attend the 56th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland with all travel and accommodation fully funded.
CanadaLester B. Pearson International Scholarship (University of Toronto)
The University of Toronto's top undergraduate scholarship for international students, covering tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years; about 37 scholars are named each year. Schools must nominate by 9 October 2026; students apply for admission by 16 October 2026 and for the scholarship by 6 November 2026.
CanadaPierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship
This fully funded 3-year doctoral scholarship supports PhD students in the humanities and social sciences whose research addresses significant societal challenges relevant to Canada's future. It provides up to CAD 50,000 annually for living and tuition expenses, plus up to CAD 20,000 per year for research and travel.