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Giovanni Saponaro: /* Getting an individual doctoral grant from FCT */

2014-07-17T11:11:37Z

Getting an individual doctoral grant from FCT

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	= Getting an individual doctoral grant from FCT =		= Getting an individual doctoral grant from FCT =

	This is the FCT website that publishes instructions for grant applications: http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/concursos/. As of ~~2012~~, the grant is € 980 per month, tax free. ~~Even though the PhD programme at Técnico officially lasts~~ 3 years, ~~this grant~~ can be extended ~~to have a duration of up~~ to 4 years.		This is the FCT website that publishes instructions for grant applications: http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/concursos/. As of 2014, the grant is € 980 per month, tax free. The duration is 3 years, though it can be extended to 4 years.

	== When to apply ==		== When to apply ==

Giovanni Saponaro: /* Approval by IST and selecting your courses */ update link to PDEEC curricular plan

2014-04-01T14:20:29Z

Approval by IST and selecting your courses: update link to PDEEC curricular plan

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	= Approval by IST and selecting your courses =		= Approval by IST and selecting your courses =

	Once you have handed over all the documents, you will have to hand in... another one: a list of PhD courses to the DEEC secretariat (North Tower, room 5.07, opening hours 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00), totalling 60 credits (5 exams) and taken from this list: https://fenix.~~ist~~.~~utl~~.pt/cursos/deec/curricular-plan		Once you have handed over all the documents, you will have to hand in... another one: a list of PhD courses to the DEEC secretariat (North Tower, room 5.07, opening hours 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00), totalling 60 credits (5 exams) and taken from this list: https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/cursos/deec/curricular-plan

	Then, you have to wait a couple of weeks for them to exchange the documents with two entities and get their approval:		Then, you have to wait a couple of weeks for them to exchange the documents with two entities and get their approval:

Giovanni Saponaro: /* Summary */ update link to PDEEC

2014-04-01T14:19:59Z

Summary: update link to PDEEC

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	In short, the process consists of these two parts, which are separate but at times interleaved (for example, to finalize an FCT contract you will have to provide documentation that you have been accepted from IST):		In short, the process consists of these two parts, which are separate but at times interleaved (for example, to finalize an FCT contract you will have to provide documentation that you have been accepted from IST):
	# winning a doctoral grant from FCT; submitting documentation to FCT and signing a contract with them		# winning a doctoral grant from FCT; submitting documentation to FCT and signing a contract with them
	# being accepted as a doctoral student from IST; registering to their [https://fenix.~~ist~~.~~utl~~.pt/cursos/deec?locale=en_EN PhD Programme in Electrical and Computer Engineering]		# being accepted as a doctoral student from IST; registering to their [https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/cursos/deec?locale=en_EN PhD Programme in Electrical and Computer Engineering]

	= Getting an individual doctoral grant from FCT =		= Getting an individual doctoral grant from FCT =

Giovanni Saponaro: /* Applying for the PhD programme at IST */ update NPGFC link

2014-04-01T14:16:32Z

Applying for the PhD programme at IST: update NPGFC link

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	= Applying for the PhD programme at IST =		= Applying for the PhD programme at IST =

	In order to officially apply for the DEEC PhD programme (''PDEEC''), go to the Post-Graduate and Vocational Training Unit (''[http://~~npfc~~.~~ist~~.~~utl~~.pt/ Núcleo de Pós-Graduação e Formação Contínua]'', NPGFC): it is located in the main IST building (''Pavilhão Central''), first floor.		In order to officially apply for the DEEC PhD programme (''PDEEC''), go to the Post-Graduate and Vocational Training Unit (''[http://npgfc.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ Núcleo de Pós-Graduação e Formação Contínua]'', NPGFC): it is located in the main IST building (''Pavilhão Central''), first floor.

	They will give you a sheet called '''PhD Application Form''' (''Candidatura a Programa de Doutoramento'') that you should fill. Additionally, you have to provide the documentation listed below.		They will give you a sheet called '''PhD Application Form''' (''Candidatura a Programa de Doutoramento'') that you should fill. Additionally, you have to provide the documentation listed below.

Giovanni Saponaro: /* Obtaining and signing the PhD contract at FCT */

2012-12-11T13:44:47Z

Obtaining and signing the PhD contract at FCT

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	After you have uploaded all the necessary documents, you can seal (''lacrar'') your online process. At this point FCT will review your documents and tell you if anything is wrong~~. They will approve~~ individual documents with a green "v" checkmark, like this:		After you have uploaded all the necessary documents, you can seal (''lacrar'') your online process. At this point FCT will review your documents and tell you if anything is wrong, usually approving individual documents with a green "v" checkmark, like this:

	[[Image:Fct_documentos_submetidos.png]]		[[Image:Fct_documentos_submetidos.png]]

Giovanni Saponaro: /* When to apply */ grammar

2012-12-11T13:37:43Z

When to apply: grammar

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	On the other hand, when there are two grant calls in a year, with deadlines usually in June and in September, bear in mind that you can only apply for one call per year, meaning that, in the event of you losing the June call, you would have to wait another 12 months to apply again. Think carefully whether you should apply in June or in September. In June there are probably fewer people applying, because many students will still be struggling with their final Master's exams and thesis, so it is a good idea to apply at this time. On the other hand, if you are not very confident about the quality of your application and work plan, then it could be worth taking some extra time to improve your writing together with your supervisor. Remember: you can only apply once per year.		On the other hand, when there are two grant calls in a year, with deadlines usually in June and in September, bear in mind that you can only apply for one call per year, meaning that, in the event of you losing the June call, you would have to wait another 12 months to apply again. Think carefully whether you should apply in June or in September. In June there are probably fewer people applying, because many students will still be struggling with their final Master's exams and thesis, so it is a good idea to apply at this time. On the other hand, if you are not very confident about the quality of your application and work plan, then it could be worth taking some extra time to improve your writing together with your supervisor. Remember: you can only apply once per year.

	In all cases, do not wait until the last hours/minutes because the FCT website slow due to many simultaneous requests.		In all cases, do not wait until the last hours/minutes because the FCT website may be slow due to many simultaneous requests.

	== How to apply ==		== How to apply ==

Giovanni Saponaro: /* Suggestions */ reference to an FCT Regulations article without using the article number (so the reference is valid across different editions)

2012-12-11T13:36:21Z

Suggestions: reference to an FCT Regulations article without using the article number (so the reference is valid across different editions)

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	* Even though an FCT grant is tax free and does not cover social security ''per se'', it is still possible to apply to '''voluntary social security''' (''seguro social voluntário'', SSV) at a ''Loja do Cidadão'' or ''Segurança Social'' office. Check [http://wiki.bolseiros.org/index.php?title=Seguro_Social_Voluntário this guide] for more information. Essentially, when FCT sends you the contract at home, they will also include a certificate that says you are eligible for voluntary social security; you can apply and start paying every month; then, provide the receipts to FCT, which will reimburse them to you.		* Even though an FCT grant is tax free and does not cover social security ''per se'', it is still possible to apply to '''voluntary social security''' (''seguro social voluntário'', SSV) at a ''Loja do Cidadão'' or ''Segurança Social'' office. Check [http://wiki.bolseiros.org/index.php?title=Seguro_Social_Voluntário this guide] for more information. Essentially, when FCT sends you the contract at home, they will also include a certificate that says you are eligible for voluntary social security; you can apply and start paying every month; then, provide the receipts to FCT, which will reimburse them to you.
	* For medical services and pharmacy purchases, always show your social security document (or European medical card) - at any Portuguese pharmacy or hospital. In addition to this first reduction, [http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=14178200579332829637 Farmácia Palma] will also discount the VAT off your medicines if you show an IST card.		* For medical services and pharmacy purchases, always show your social security document (or European medical card) - at any Portuguese pharmacy or hospital. In addition to this first reduction, [http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=14178200579332829637 Farmácia Palma] will also discount the VAT off your medicines if you show an IST card.
	* Pay attention to ~~Article 27 (~~Components of the grant - ''Componentes das bolsas'') of the Fellowships and Grants Regulations, linked at the bottom ~~of this article~~. It mentions the available subsidies regarding travel and research periods spent out of your own country.		* Pay attention to the article called "Components of the grant" (''Componentes das bolsas'') of the Fellowships and Grants Regulations, linked at the bottom. It mentions the available subsidies regarding travel and research periods spent out of your own country.

	= See also =		= See also =

Giovanni Saponaro: /* When to apply */ in some years there is one PhD grant call, in other years there are two

2012-10-09T16:07:30Z

When to apply: in some years there is one PhD grant call, in other years there are two

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	== When to apply ==		== When to apply ==

	~~There are normally~~ two ~~FCT~~ calls ~~per year~~ to obtain individual doctoral grants (''Bolsas de Doutoramento Individuais'', BD). Deadlines are usually in June and in September. Note that you can only apply for one call per year, meaning that, in the event of you losing the June call, you would have to wait another 12 months to apply again.		Depending on the year regulations, there can be one or two calls to obtain individual doctoral grants (''Bolsas de Doutoramento Individuais'', BD).

	Think carefully whether you should apply in June or in September. In June there are probably fewer people applying, because many students will still be struggling with their final Master's exams and thesis, so it is a good idea to apply at this time. On the other hand, if you are not very confident about the quality of your application and work plan, then it could be worth taking some extra time to improve your writing together with your supervisor. Remember: you can only apply once per year.		In case your call is the sole one existing that year, simply apply for that one.

			On the other hand, when there are two grant calls in a year, with deadlines usually in June and in September, bear in mind that you can only apply for one call per year, meaning that, in the event of you losing the June call, you would have to wait another 12 months to apply again. Think carefully whether you should apply in June or in September. In June there are probably fewer people applying, because many students will still be struggling with their final Master's exams and thesis, so it is a good idea to apply at this time. On the other hand, if you are not very confident about the quality of your application and work plan, then it could be worth taking some extra time to improve your writing together with your supervisor. Remember: you can only apply once per year.

			In all cases, do not wait until the last hours/minutes because the FCT website slow due to many simultaneous requests.

	== How to apply ==		== How to apply ==

Giovanni Saponaro: /* Suggestions */ social security

2012-09-28T14:38:53Z

Suggestions: social security

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	* Your FCT grant has an actual duration of 12 months. It needs to be '''explicitly renewed''' (extended) every year, sending a letter to FCT 60+ days before each grant year ends.		* Your FCT grant has an actual duration of 12 months. It needs to be '''explicitly renewed''' (extended) every year, sending a letter to FCT 60+ days before each grant year ends.
	* Even though an FCT grant is tax free and does not cover social security ''per se'', it is still possible to apply to '''voluntary social security''' (''seguro social voluntário'', SSV) at a ''Loja do Cidadão''. Check [http://wiki.bolseiros.org/index.php?title=Seguro_Social_Voluntário this guide] for more information. Essentially, when FCT sends you the contract at home, they will also include a certificate that says you are eligible for voluntary social security; you can apply and start paying every month; then, provide the receipts to FCT, which will reimburse them to you.		* Even though an FCT grant is tax free and does not cover social security ''per se'', it is still possible to apply to '''voluntary social security''' (''seguro social voluntário'', SSV) at a ''Loja do Cidadão'' or ''Segurança Social'' office. Check [http://wiki.bolseiros.org/index.php?title=Seguro_Social_Voluntário this guide] for more information. Essentially, when FCT sends you the contract at home, they will also include a certificate that says you are eligible for voluntary social security; you can apply and start paying every month; then, provide the receipts to FCT, which will reimburse them to you.
	* For medical services and pharmacy purchases, always show your social security document (or European medical card) - at any Portuguese pharmacy or hospital. In addition to this first reduction, [http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=14178200579332829637 Farmácia Palma] will also discount the VAT off your medicines if you show an IST card.		* For medical services and pharmacy purchases, always show your social security document (or European medical card) - at any Portuguese pharmacy or hospital. In addition to this first reduction, [http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=14178200579332829637 Farmácia Palma] will also discount the VAT off your medicines if you show an IST card.
	* Pay attention to Article 27 (Components of the grant - ''Componentes das bolsas'') of the Fellowships and Grants Regulations, linked at the bottom of this article. It mentions the available subsidies regarding travel and research periods spent out of your own country.		* Pay attention to Article 27 (Components of the grant - ''Componentes das bolsas'') of the Fellowships and Grants Regulations, linked at the bottom of this article. It mentions the available subsidies regarding travel and research periods spent out of your own country.

Giovanni Saponaro: /* Getting an individual doctoral grant from FCT */

2012-09-28T13:41:36Z

Getting an individual doctoral grant from FCT

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	= Getting an individual doctoral grant from FCT =		= Getting an individual doctoral grant from FCT =

	This is the FCT website that publishes instructions for grant applications: http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/concursos/. As of ~~2011~~, the grant is € 980 per month, tax free. Even though the PhD programme at Técnico officially lasts 3 years, this grant can be extended to have a duration of up to 4 years.		This is the FCT website that publishes instructions for grant applications: http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/concursos/. As of 2012, the grant is € 980 per month, tax free. Even though the PhD programme at Técnico officially lasts 3 years, this grant can be extended to have a duration of up to 4 years.

	== When to apply ==		== When to apply ==