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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 date01 Jul 2026 / 10:00
End date30 Sep 2026 / 17:00

Lisbon time

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The Gulbenkian Visiting Professorships in the Humanities aim to strengthen the quality and internationalisation of teaching and research in Portugal by hosting distinguished foreign scholars. These grants target senior researchers with a well-established scientific track record, encouraging their temporary integration into Portuguese higher education institutions.

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.

Eligibility

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.

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.

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.

Contacts

E-mail: [email protected]

Updated on 15 july 2026

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