Gulbenkian New Talents Scholarships
These scholarships are aimed at outstanding students enrolled in higher education in Portugal, supporting their talent and encouraging early engagement with research.
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The Gulbenkian New Talents Scholarships programme seeks to identify and support exceptionally talented students and foster their first steps into research in core scientific disciplines such as biology, geology, physics, mathematics and chemistry, as well as in any field of the humanities, arts or social sciences.
More than a scholarship, the programme offers a unique development experience for New Talents, which includes:
Learn more about the programme:
Conditions
The annual scholarship amount is made up of three components:
Research and study support – €1,000
To cover expenses related to further study and initial research activities.
Talent development support – €1,500
To support advanced training, participation in conferences, summer schools, internships, language courses, books, lab materials, and more. This amount is granted subject to approval by the scientific committee.
Supplementary social support – €2,000
Available to applicants whose household’s annual per capita income does not exceed €14,000. Applicants must submit proof of application to the Portuguese Directorate-General for Higher Education’s social support grants for the academic year 2025/2026. The Foundation will base its decision on the income figures assessed by this body.
Eligibility
Applications are open to students who:
How to Apply
Results
Biology and Geology
Ana Carolina Franco Lopes – University of Aveiro
Carolina Coutinho Oliveira da Rocha – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Catarina Alexandra Dias Ruivo – Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Catarina Viegas da Costa Ferreira – Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto
Inês Vieira Dias – Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Isabela Silva Pereira – University Institute of Psychological, Social and Life Sciences
Gabriel Pereira Funke – Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon
Gil Guarda Moniz – Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra
Mariana Ambrósio Rebelo Duarte – Faculty of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon
Raquel Maria Lobato Carvalho – Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon
Ricardo Galhardas Dias Pereira – Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Ricardo Miguel Miranda Pinho – University of Minho
Sara Da Silva Senra – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Tamára Sofia da Conceição Sobreira Rodrigues – Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Vicente do Vale Caiado – Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra
Valentim Maria Papança Barroso Ramalho Rodrigues – Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon
Flávia de Sousa Ferreira – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Social Sciences
Antonio José Lucas Morales – ISCTE, University Institute of Lisbon
Bernardo Alexandre Dos Santos Rodrigues – Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon
Carolina Fernandes Rodrigues Mano – Faculty of Human Sciences, Catholic University of Portugal
Cecília Martins Gomes – Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
Davide Pereira Rodrigues – Faculty of Law, University of Coimbra
Gabriel Berjano Valente – Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences, University of Lisbon
Inês Maria Rosado Paixão – Faculty of Law, Catholic University of Portugal
Sancho Pais de Sousa de Miedzir – Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon
Physics
Miguel Rangel Dias – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Pedro Miguel Sousa Coelho – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Francisco Mendes de Paiva – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Ana Francisca Silva Armada – Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Tiago Pires Rebelo – Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Júlia Vieira Rodrigues – Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra
Guilherme de Oliveira Cruz – Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra
Andreia Ferreira Filipe – Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Maria Inês Beja da Costa Soromenho de Alvito – Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
André Veiga de Brito – Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra
Damião de Góis Lobo Pereira – University of Minho
Duarte Carvalho Ferreira Malheiro Leite – Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra
Gonçalo Carvalho Roriz – Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Guilherme Veloso de Oliveira Faria – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Pedro Miguel Santana Gonçalves Pinto – Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Lisbon
Duarte Carvalho dos Santos Faustino – Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
João Bernardo Teixeira Pinto – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Humanities
João Pedro De Macedo Ventura – University of Minho
Ana Machado Santos Neri Moreira – Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Porto
Pedro Miguel Pratas da Silva – Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Coimbra
David Alexandre Bernardo Miranda – Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Lisbon
Ana Mafalda Moedas do Vale – Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Lisbon
Matias Pimenta Nunes Castiel – Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Lisbon
Catarina Mesquita Machado – Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto
Afonso Maria Campos Azevedo – Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, NOVA University Lisbon
Miguel Afonso Furtado Temtem – Faculty of Architecture, University of Porto
Madalena Claro Muller – Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Lisbon
Tiago Filipe Pereira Cabral – Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Porto
João Maria Mesquita Guimarães Neves Mendes – Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Lisbon
Mathematics
André Bernardo Belbut Palma Gaspar – Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra
Apolo Sandinha Gomes – Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Daniel Moreira da Costa – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Dinis Ferreira Ribeiro – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Diogo Filipe Castro de Almeida – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Jing Xu – Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
João Miguel Ribeiro Passadiço – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Josué Murilhas Baião – Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Leonor Solano de Almeida Cruz – Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Maria Inês Gaspar Lopes – Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra
Miguel Miranda Gama – Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Pedro Nobre da Costa Dinis Jorge – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Rafael Martim Tavares Inácio – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Sofia Campanudo Gomes – Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra
Vicente Carrolo Pinto – Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Afonso Pereira Fernandes de Vilhena Francisco – Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
António Lourenço Gomes Barrote Rodrigues – Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto
Chemistry
Francisca de Matos Ferreira de Menezes – University of Aveiro
Mikael Tiilikainen – Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon
Simone Barreira Morais Pinto – Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto
Gustavo Filipe Magalhães Mourinho – Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra
Kevin Pereira Viegas de Lima – Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Margarida Duarte Pinhão – University of Aveiro
Tomás Filipe Borges Vaz – Faculty of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon
Guilherme Santos Lourenço – Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Carolina Soares Palma – School of Health and Human Development, University of Évora
Gonçalo Carreira Lages – Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon
Maria Silva Paiva de Sá – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Júlia Gonçalves Santos – University of Aveiro
Ricardo Gaspar Rocha – University of Aveiro
Rodrigo dos Santos Gomes – Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Simão Pedro Fonseca Santos – University of Aveiro
João Marcos Ferreira de Lima – Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto
Rafael Pinheiro Barreira – Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
Faq
If I have a GPA of 16.49, can I apply?
Only applications with a GPA of 16.5 or higher will be considered valid (no rounding).
Does the student record submitted need to be an authenticated declaration from the university?
No. A screenshot from the university’s student platform may be submitted. The student’s name must be visible.
Is it possible to apply to more than one area?
No. Applicants may only apply to one program area.
I'm an arts student. Can I apply?
The aim of these scholarships is to promote research initiation. Arts fall within the Humanities area, and candidates who demonstrate motivation for research will be selected.
How do I know whether my field of study is covered by the program?
This scholarship program includes 5 areas of basic sciences: Biology, Physics, Geology, Mathematics, and Chemistry; as well as any specialisation within the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. If, within the Humanities and Social Sciences area, you cannot find your specialisation in the application form, you should select one of the following options: “Other Social Sciences” or “Other Humanities.”
I'm a Computer Engineering student and would like to apply to the Mathematics area. Can I apply?
There are no restrictions regarding the degree programs that may apply. The scholarship award will depend on the quality of the applicant and the motivation demonstrated for the selected area.
As a foreign student, can I apply?
Yes, provided that you are enrolled in a Portuguese higher education institution (HEI) pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. International exchange students are not eligible to apply.
I will be on an international mobility program during the scholarship period. Can I apply?
Yes. In some areas, supervision by the tutor may be carried out online. However, there are mandatory in-person events, the scientific retreats, which selected students are required to attend. The scientific retreats consist of three weekends.
I have already completed the first semester of my master’s degree. Which GPA should I present in my application? Only my undergraduate GPA or the GPA including the master’s courses already completed?
You should present the GPA of the courses completed in your undergraduate degree up to the present moment.
I completed courses in a degree program that I eventually dropped out of. Should I include those grades?
No.
How do I submit recommendation letters?
The recommendation letters will be requested directly by FCG from the people indicated by the applicant in the “References” section of the application form. Applicants are advised to inform the referees that recommendation letters must be submitted by 15:00 (Lisbon time) on October 6, 2026.
How can I know whether the recommendation letters have already been submitted?
Applicants should ask the referees directly. FCG will not provide this information or grant access to the contents of the letters, regardless of the outcome of the application.
Can recommendation letters be written in English?
Yes, recommendation letters may be written in English
Do recommendation letters have to be written by a university professor?
No. Recommendation letters may also be written by researchers. They should not be written by secondary school teachers.
Does my tutor have to work at the institution where I study?
No.
My tutor works outside my country. Can they be my tutor?
No.
Can I consider my GPA with a bonus if my university uses such a system?
Yes.
I'm enrolled as a part-time student at university. Can I apply for the scholarship?
Yes.
How will the research be carried out?
The research will be developed in coordination with the designated tutor, either from your university or another university (in the latter case through online sessions), without requiring changes to the student’s usual routine or affecting the normal fullfillment of course requirements.
Who chooses the research topic?
The topic will be chosen by the scholarship holder in coordination with their tutor. Since this is a program intended to encourage research at an early stage, scholarship recipients are admitted without necessarily having a clear idea yet of the research work they will carry out. Applicants present their interests in the motivation letter and during initial contacts with the scientific committees, as well as in interviews and presentation sessions. Based on this, they are guided toward the most suitable field of study. The scholarship holder’s curiosity is valued and encouraged.
Can I apply for the scholarship if the project I want to develop is part of an initiative from another institution, such as an FCT research project?
Yes.
What is the duration of the scholarship?
The scholarship lasts for 10 months, usually beginning in November and ending in September.
How can I direct questions to FCG?
Questions related to the application, the form, or how to complete it should be sent to FCG via the email address [email protected].
In the email, you should include “Candidatura Novos Talentos” in the subject line.
If you have already started an application, you should also include its reference number in the email subject as follows: “Bolsas Gulbenkian Novos Talentos 2026 – Proc. xxxxxx”.
FCG cannot guarantee a timely response to clarification requests sent within the last 2 business days before the application submission deadline.
Contacts
E-mail: [email protected]