2012/13 Admission dates:
Applications are open in 2012 until the 17 of August, with two selection phases:
- 1st selection phase (recommended)
Applications are due by the 6th of July 2012.
Selection is expected by July 16th.
- 2nd selection phase
Applications will be accepted until the 24th of September, 2012.
Selection expected by September 28th.
The formal registration in the programme takes place in the period from 2 to 16 November 2012, at the University of Minho (Serviços Académicos, Divisão de Pós-Graduação).
How to apply to MAP-fis?
Candidates to MAP-fis should read carefully the following instructions and make certain that they meet all requirements when submitting their application.
The application should include the following documents:
- Letter to the Course Director requesting acceptance of the application;
- Degree certificate;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Three letters of recommendation;
- Letter of motivation describing why the student wishes to enroll in the MAPFis programme;
- Photocopy of Identity document (passport, citizen card);
- Other documents deemed relevant to the application review.
Letters of recommendation are due by the 6 of July (1st selection phase) and 17 August (2nd selection phase).
In addition to the documents indicated above, the Course Director may request additional documents.
Course Director: carmelo@fisica.uminho.pt
Where to send to the required documents?
Applications, with the Statement of Motivation and CV, should be sent by email to mapfis@map.edu.pt (in pdf format).
When submitting your electronic application, please include a cover letter detailing all documents you are attaching, as well as those that will be sent by regular mail.
Opportunities for grants
To maximise funding opportunities we highly recommend that you:
Apply for FCT PhD grants directly to FCT. The applications are open, usually, during May and June. You need to have a resident permit if you are not an EU citizen.
Students wishing to pursue their PhD studies in close collaboration with a foreign research institution are advised to apply for a FCT mixed PhD scholarship. These students should prepare their application and work plan (including the proposal time span) with the help of MAP-fis supervisors. Efforts will be taken so that these students will be awarded dual PhD degrees from the foreign University and MAPUniversities.
Please visit section on *Fees and financial support* for a more detailed description on research grant opportunities and application.
Questions and further enquiries should be directed to mapfis@map.edu.pt.