2011/12 Admission dates:

Applications are open in 2011 until 16 September, with two selection phases:

• 1st selection phase (recommended)

Applications are due from 1 April to 8 July 2011.
Selection expected by July 15th.

• 2nd selection phase

Applications are due from 1 to 16 September 2011.
Selection expected by September 23rd.

The formal registration in the programme must be done from the 23rd till 26th of September 2011 at the University of Porto (Secção 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;
•       Application form;
•       Degree certificate;
•       Certificate of approval for courses (FCUP students may submit the web course transcript);
•       Curriculum Vitae;
•       Three letters of recommendation;
•       Letter of motivation;
•       Photocopy of Identity document (passport, citizen card);
•       Other documents deemed relevant to the application review.

Letters of recommendation are due by the 9 of July (1st selection phase) and 17 September (2nd selection phase).

In addition to the documents indicated above, the Course Director may request additional documents.

Note: The application requires non-refundable payment of 55 €, in accordance with Porto University regulations.

For information on payment contact pos.graduacao@fc.up.pt

Course Director: pd.mapfis.director@fc.up.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). Supporting documents, such as degree certificates, should be sent to:

Secção de Pós-Graduação
Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, s/n,
4169-007 Porto

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 MAP Universities.

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.