Visiting Professorships in the Humanities

These professorships are aimed at Portuguese higher education institutions seeking to host visiting professors from international universities with a distinguished academic record and recognised expertise in the field of the Humanities.

Date

Start date22 Jul 2025 / 10:00
End date30 Sep 2025 / 17:00

Lisbon time

Eligibility Conditions

Only Portuguese Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are eligible, and the proposed academic activities must take place in Portugal.

Applications must be submitted by the professor responsible for coordinating the visit, on behalf of the Portuguese HEI. The visiting professor is not eligible to apply directly.

Professorships Conditions

The scholarship includes the following support:

  • Monthly stipend: €4,000
  • One-time allowance for travel and relocation: €4,000

Visits must last between 3 and 9 months and should begin within 12 months of the selection confirmation.

How to apply

  • The application is made by submitting an online form in Portuguese.
  • Please refer to the requirements of the call available in the document zone and check all eligibility criteria before submitting the application form.
  • To access the application form, you must first register on the website.
  • Complete all required fields to submit your application, including uploading the documentation required by the requirements of the call.
  • Submit your application some time before the deadline to avoid potential difficulties.

Contacts

E-mail: [email protected]


Results

  • Arlene Holmes-Henderson. Home Institution: Durham University. Host Institution: University of Lisbon.
  • Luca Illetterati. Home Institution: University of Padua, Host Institution. University of Coimbra.
  • Agostino Cera. Home Institution: University of Ferrara, Host Institution. University of Minho.

Updated on 09 march 2026

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