The Doctorate in Geophysical Sciences and Geoinformation is designed for advanced training in Earth Sciences with a strong Physics and Mathematics component.
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Review the official Universidade de Lisboa - Faculdade de Ciências page and confirm entry requirements for Geophysical Sciences and Geoinformation.
Gather transcripts, certificates, passport, CV, and any language documents required by the programme.
Complete the official application and submit before the confirmed closing date.
📅 Deadline: 2026-08-17
Monitor the institution portal for ranking, document requests, and admission decisions.
After admission, plan tuition payment, housing, visa, and enrollment documentation.
No scholarships in our catalog match this program yet. Here's how funding works for this type of program.
PhD positions in Europe are almost always funded through advertised research positions — not traditional scholarships. The university or research group pays you a salary or stipend to do your research. The key is finding an open position, not applying for a scholarship.
EURAXESS is the official EU research jobs board. Filter by country and field to find funded PhD positions posted by universities.
Search EURAXESSGo directly to Universidade de Lisboa - Faculdade de Ciências's website and look for "Open Positions", "PhD Vacancies", or "Graduate School" — most funded positions are listed there first.
Find professors at this university whose research matches your interest. A well-targeted cold email explaining your background and research interest is the most effective path to a funded PhD position.
Reach out to the department's graduate admissions or PhD coordinator. Ask specifically about funded positions and whether any research groups are currently recruiting.
What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.
What happens after you graduate
Work while studying
20 hrs/week
Up to 20 hours/week during term. Full-time during holidays. Work permit included in student visa.
Student pay rate
€5.42/hour
Based on national minimum wage (€820/month). Most student jobs in Lisbon pay €5–€8/hour.
Stay after graduation
12 months
Job Seeker Visa (Visto de Procura de Trabalho) — One-year permit to find employment after graduation. Portugal is part of Schengen — you can travel freely across Europe during this period.
Path to residency
5 years
Permanent residency after 5 years of legal residence. Portugal's Golden Visa and D7 visa also offer alternative pathways.
Average graduate salary
€18,000/year
Average starting salary. Lisbon and Porto tech sectors average €25,000–€35,000. Lower than northern Europe but cost of living is significantly lower.
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