COCOON Research Fellowship 2025 at ISMAT: International students who are passionate about bio design, circular design, and strategic design now have an exciting opportunity to advance their research careers! COFAC (Cooperativa de Formação e Animação Cultural crl/ISMAT) has officially announced a Research Fellowship for people with a Master’s degree. The fellowship is funded by the European Erasmus+ Program under the COCOON Project.
Opportunity Overview
- Research Field: Natural Sciences (Biodesign, Circular Design, Strategic Design)
- Funding Type: The fellowship will cover all of the researcher’s expenses.
- Career stage: First Stage Researcher (R1), before starting PhD studies
- Funding Source: European Funded Project COCOON – Co-Creating Greener Futures (Ref: 101087204)
- Host Institution: ISMAT (Portugal)
- Research Supervisor: Professor Américo Mateus
- Contract Duration: 10 months
- Monthly Allowance: €1,309.64
- Additional Benefits: Personal accident insurance, social security benefits
- Mode: Exclusive full-time research position
Eligibility Requirements
International students, including citizens of the EU, third countries, stateless individuals, and political refugees, are eligible to apply. The key requirements include:
- MSc degree in Design or a related field
- Obtained MSc from a COCOON Project partner institution
- Professional experience in Biodesign, Circular Design, or Strategic Design
- Strong interdisciplinary work capacity
- Leadership experience in funded project management
- Fluency in Portuguese and English (certification required)
- Proficiency in additional languages (advantageous)
Applicant’s Responsibilities
The selected fellow will join the Portuguese research team at ISMAT and contribute to:
- Project management and writing scientific reports
- Monitoring and coordinating Living Labs
- Managing project dissemination indicators
- Developing the Biodesign Observatory and making policy recommendations
- Evaluating and measuring the project’s impact
Application Deadline
Application Period: April 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
To apply, candidates must send their applications and required documents via email to americo.mateus@ismat.pt. In the subject line, write: COCOON_COFAC_ISMAT_01/25.
Conclusion
The COCOON Research Fellowship 2025 at ISMAT is a great opportunity for researchers to do new and exciting things. Join a well-known institution that is known for its excellence and help with research that can have a big impact. Apply now and take your research to new heights!
