Bolsas para Estudantes
Bolsa Fulbright para Investigação
Francisco Almeida
Francisco Almeida is PhD student in the Mechanisms of Memory and Alzheimer’s Disease group at the University of Minho and a Neuroradiology resident at Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto. His research focuses on understanding how the biological basis of brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to shed light on the pathophysiological mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease, exploring new pathways to biomarker development in clinical practice. With the Fulbright, he will explore lipid signaling and MRI determinants of myelin turnover in the laboratory of Profesor Jia Guo at Columbia University in New York. This research project will link lipidomics and high-field MRI with potential translational implications for a range of neurodegenerative diseases.
Universidade do Minho
Columbia University
6 months
Maria Vale
Maria Vale is a PhD student in Applied Psychology at the Psychology Research Centre, School of Psychology, University of Minho. Her research project focuses on technology-facilitated dating abuse among adolescents. As a Visiting Student Researcher, Maria will have the opportunity to collaborate with Professor Denise Hines at the Department of Social Work, College of Public Health, George Mason University, Virginia. She hopes to provide new insights into the role of bystanders in technology facilitated sexual abuse, specifically focusing on adolescents who witnessed such incidents (factors that either facilitate or act as barriers to their intervention) and those who did not (predictors of their intention to intervene on behalf of the victim in the future). The outcomes of this collaboration will contribute to improving prevention and intervention strategies in this field.
Universidade do Minho
George Mason University
4 months
Pedro Moreira
Pedro Moreira is pursuing a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence through a joint program between Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Sapienza University of Rome, and University College London. With a Bachelor’s in Informatics and Computer Engineering from the University of Porto, he is currently an Associate Researcher at MIT’s Laboratory of Computational Physiology. Pedro’s research focuses on improving fairness and accuracy in AI-enabled healthcare diagnostics by addressing biases in AI models. As a Visiting Student Researcher in Dr. Leo Anthony Celi’s lab at the Massachussets Institute of Technology, he will explore innovative methods to enhance the explainability and transparency of these Deep Learning models.
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Sapienza University of Rome, and University College London
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4 months
Bolsa Fulbright para Investigação com o apoio da FLAD
Ana Sofia Costa
Ana Sofia Costa is a Master’s student in Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship at the University of Porto, where she also completed her Bachelor’s degree in Informatics and Computer Engineering. As a software engineer at ARMIS, Sofia specializes in integrating AI technologies to streamline and improve business processes. She will be collaborating with the Laboratory for Innovation Science at Harvard Business School under the mentorship of Professor Jacqueline Lane for her master’s thesis. Her research focuses on using generative AI to refine decision-making in entrepreneurial environments, with the goal of developing analytical tools that evaluate entrepreneurial ideas with precision and impartiality. Sofia’s work embodies the fusion of technological innovation with ethical business practices, underscoring her commitment to making a meaningful impact in the tech-driven business world.
Universidade do Porto
Harvard Business School
4 months
Miguel Correia
Miguel Correia is a Biochemistry Master’s student at the Faculty of Sciences and School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of the University of Porto. The student will develop part of his master’s thesis at Buck Institute for Research on Aging, California, where he will have the opportunity to learn new, advanced research techniques and methodologies. This project will focus on furthering our understanding of cellular aging by investigating the molecular mechanisms linking actin cytoskeleton dynamics, organelle inheritance and protein quality control. Beyond establishing mechanistic links, this project aims to make effective contributions to the development of novel therapeutic approaches for age-related diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders and cancer.
Universidade do Porto
Buck Institute for Research on Aging
4 months
Pedro Monteiro
Pedro Monteiro is a master’s student in Rehabilitation and Mental Health at the School of Health, Polytechnic University of Porto, where he graduated in Occupational Therapy and collaborates as an Invited Assistant Professor. His thesis, titled “D(GIS)parities: Geographic disparities in rehabilitation supply and need in Portugal mapped through a geographic information system (GIS) and hotspot analysis” will be partially developed at The Ohio State University, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Division of Occupational Therapy. As a Visiting Student Researcher, he will join the research lab led by Dr. Tiago Jesus. The purpose of the project is to identify supply-need geographic disparities for rehabilitation services. Moreover, it aims to inform data-driven health policy and planning, as well as to build an initial rehabilitation-related Health Services Research capacity in Portugal, learning from similar cutting-edge research in the USA.
Politécnico do Porto
The Ohio State University
4 months
Bolsa Fulbright para Investigação com o apoio do Governo Regional dos Açores
André Gomes
André Gomes holds a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Robotics, Systems and Control at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. As a Visiting Student Researcher at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, he will focus on advancing autonomous drone technology through learning-based and adaptive control strategies. His project is dedicated to overcoming the challenges associated with achieving precise flight and agile maneuvers, which are essential for establishing the ubiquity and reliability of this technology in critical domains such as search and rescue, infrastructure monitoring, and exploration.
Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich
Carnegie Mellon University
6 months
Beatriz Mamede
Beatriz Mamede is a Master’s student in Criminal Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra and holds a bachelor’s in law from the University of Lisbon. Her current thesis focuses on the uses of neurosciences for the social reintegration of criminal agents. As a Visiting Student Researcher at the University of Washington, Beatriz will develop a research project on the ethical reflections on the implications of neurotechnology, focusing on how to draw the line between the use of neurotechnology for healthcare or for cognitive enhancement purposes. She will participate in philosophy colloquia of the Neuroethics Research Group, as well as on empirical studies about the prospective use of neurotechnology for medical treatments.
Universidade de Coimbra
University of Washington
4 months
Carolina do Carmo
Carolina do Carmo is a researcher in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering. During her Fulbright grant, her research project will be focused on exploring methods of artificial intelligence (AI) for remote sensing with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery to boost the biodiversity protection of the Azorean archipelago while improving its community’s well-being. As a Visiting Researcher Student at the University of California-Los Angeles, Carolina will have the opportunity to gain knowledge on the state-of-the-art AI and UAV methods used in the field of biodiversity conservation as well as develop a field framework with the most promising methods to be applied in different contexts.
Universidade dos Açores
University of California-Los Angeles
6 months
Joana Gomes
Joana Gomes holds a master’s degree in Social Work from ISCTE- University Institute of Lisbon and a bachelor’s degree in also in Social Work from the University of Azores. Currently, she is a student in the post-graduate veterinary social work certificate program at the University of Tennessee. Her research work focuses on understanding the dynamics of veterinary social work within veterinary clinic settings. Specifically, Joana will investigate how the integration of social workers contributes to the overall quality of services provided by veterinary teams. As a Visiting Student Researcher at the University of Tennessee, Joana will have the unique opportunity to delve into the field of veterinary social work where the term originated. This experience will provide invaluable exposure to practical applications of veterinary social work, a field yet to be established in the Azores or even Portugal.
ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
University of Tennessee
6 months
Bolsa Fulbright para Investigação com o apoio da FCT
Ana Isabel Roque
Ana Isabel Roque is currently undertaking her PhD in Biology at NOVA School of Science and Technology and Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria. Her research is focused on unraveling celiac disease’s autoimmunity mechanisms possibly mediated by bacteria. As a Visiting Student Researcher at Professor Fasano’s laboratory at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Harvard Medical School, and supported by the Fulbright Program, she plans to employ an intestinal organoid-bacteria co-culture model to infer if commensal bacteria can disrupt and translocate the intestinal epithelial barrier and contribute to the autoimmune response observed in celiac patients. She hopes to provide new insights into specific host-bacteria interactions and their influence on host responses to environmental disease triggers that may enable the discovery of pathogenic targets and development of new therapeutic or preventive approaches.
Universidade Nova de Lisboa e Politécnico de Leiria
Harvard Medical School
8 months
André Governo
André Governo is a third-year PhD candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. His research forms an integral part of the “WAVEBUOY” project, which aims to develop an innovative wave-powered converter for sustained oceanographic measurements offshore the Azores archipelago. It focuses on advanced numerical modelling and study of the buoy hydrodynamics and moorings under extreme wave conditions. As a highly multidisciplinary project, the scientific collaboration during his stay in the National Renewable Energy Laboratory is essential, particularly considering the converter’s unique demands compared to traditional grid-powered counterparts. This partnership prioritizes two main objectives: designing the mooring system, and optimizing the current WAVEBUOY prototype, thus contributing to sustainable energy generation technology based on ocean resources.
Universidade de Lisboa
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
6 months
André Sousa
André Sousa is pursuing a PhD in Metabolism – Clinical and Experimental at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto. His research focuses on the metabolic paradox between prostate cancer and type 2 diabetes, exploring innovative biotechnological therapies based on aptamers. During his stay at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, André will be engaged in the Molecular Biology and Cell Signaling field, aiming to deepen the understanding of how the type 2 diabetes environment influences prostate cancer at the cellular signaling, particularly through the modulation of membrane receptors and their ubiquitylation-driven recycling. This work is expected to yield significant insights and potentially lead to breakthrough treatments for prostate cancer.
Universidade do Porto
University of Pittsburgh
6 months
Beatriz Matriz
Beatriz Mariz is a PhD student in Biology at the School of Sciences and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon. Her project aims to unravel the role of specific Streptococcus pneumoniae proteins in pathogenicity and bacterial infection. This bacterium is a leading cause of diverse infections, and it is recognized as a priority pathogen by the World Health Organization. To further her research, Beatriz will embark as a Visiting Student Researcher at the Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh. During this period, she intends to clarify the relationship between the composition of the pneumococcal membrane and the production of S. pneumoniae extracellular vesicles (pEVs). By integrating established techniques for vesicle isolation and characterization with functional assays, she aims to shed light on how pEVs influence critical factors such as biofilm formation, antibiotic resistance, and host immune responses.
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Carnegie Mellon University
4 months
Catarina Teixeira
Catarina Teixeira is a PhD student in Molecular Pathology and Genetics at Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, University of Porto. She is currently conducting her project at Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto within the “Cancer Biology and Epigenetics” group under the supervision of Professor Carmen Jerónimo. Her research’s aim is to elucidate the primary role of m6A modification in kidney cancer. As a Visiting Student Researcher at Professor Samie Jaffrey’s laboratory at Weill Cornell University, New York, Catarina intends to undertake a comprehensive investigation into the pharmacological inhibitor of FTO, DAC51, to determine its potential as a therapeutic approach for kidney cancer treatment.
Universidade do Porto
Weill Cornell University
6 months
Daniela Trindade
Daniela Trindade is a Biomedical Sciences PhD student at the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar of the University of Porto. Her research focuses on the development of a minimally invasive treatment for temporomandibular joint disc regeneration, through the production of an injectable hydrogel obtained from decellularized ovine discs. In collaboration with Professor Jason Burdick’s group at the University of Colorado Boulder, she plans to study the formulation of the injectable hydrogel, by improving its mechanical and biological properties.
Universidade do Porto
University of Colorado Boulder
6 months
Delfina Fernandes
Delfina Fernandes is a PhD student of Psychology from the University of Minho, supported by a FCT fellowship. Her research project investigates national and international procedures for collecting the testimony of child and adolescent victims of sexual crimes. As a Visiting Student Researcher at the Long Beach Trauma Recovery Center at California State University-Long Beach, she plans to deepen her knowledge on the direct provision of evidence-based trauma services to victims of crime and how institutions must create a supportive and sensitive environment for this population. The outcome of this work could provide significant contributions to improving the practices of Portuguese professionals with victims of crime.
Universidade do Minho
California State University-Long Beach
4 months
Francisca Perfeito
Francisca Perfeito is pursuing a PhD in Medical Biotechnology at COMPASS Research Group – CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials. Her research focuses on establishing a closed and self-sustainable system for Tissue Engineering by combining photosynthetic microalgae and cells. As a Visiting Student Researcher at University of Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, under the supervision of Professor Yu Shrike Zhang. Francisca will explore three-dimensional (3D) printing of functional living materials in large tissue constructs in order to achieve a living complex material capable of readily providing oxygen for large timepoints.
Universidade de Aveiro
Harvard Medical School
6 months
Isabela Santos
Isabela Santos is a PhD student in Sustainable Chemistry in LAQV-REQUIMTE at the Faculty of Farmacy, University of Porto. Her research project aims to disclose the therapeutic potential of natural compounds, specifically flavonoids, in targeting TGF-β in metastatic osteosarcoma. As a Visiting Student Researcher in Professor Su Ryon Shin’s Lab, Division of Engineering in Medicine, Brigham Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, she aims to pioneer a dynamic 3D osteosarcoma bone-on-a-chip platform. This innovative platform will enable Isabela to monitor and analyze the interactions between osteosarcoma cells and bone tissues when exposed to flavonoid derivatives, providing valuable insights into potential treatment strategies.
Universidade do Porto
Harvard Medical School
6 months
Joana Reis Pardal
Joana Reis Pardal is a PhD student in Clinical and Health Services Research at the Center for Health Technology and Services Research & Health Research Network Associated Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto. Specializing in Evidence Synthesis and Health Technology Assessment, Joana’s work focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of Bayesian bias-adjusted meta-analytical models in mitigating biases in meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials. With the unparalleled support of the Fulbright Commission, Joana will join Professor John Ioannidis’s team at the Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford University (METRICS). During her visit, she will compare the strategy of bias-adjustment with the conventional approach of restricting meta-analysis to trials with a low risk of bias. By leveraging METRICS expertise in developing and applying cutting-edge methodologies to assess and improve the validity and transparency of scientific research, Joana’s project will contribute to enhancing evidence synthesis practices for more reliable healthcare decision-making.
Universidade do Porto
Stanford University
4 months
Maria Carolina Amorim
Maria Carolina Amorim is a PhD student of Chemistry from the University of Minho, supported by a FCT grant. Her PhD project is focused on the development of stable vesicle-like structures by the self-assembly of small dehydropeptides bolaamphiphiles and to use them as model protocells for studying simple biological processes related to early life. As a Visiting Student Researcher at the laboratory of Professor Rein V Ulijn, at Advanced Science Research Center, City University of New York, Carolina will make proof-of-concept of dehydropeptides-based model protocells.
Universidade do Minho
City University of New York
4 months
Maria das Neves Gomes
Maria das Neves Gomes is an FCT doctoral researcher at the Centre for Classical Studies of the University of Lisbon. Her PhD is an interdisciplinary project rooted both in Classical and Slavic studies, focusing on classical reception in Russian poetry of the early twentieth century. As a Visiting Student Researcher at the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures of Princeton University, she will work with her co-adviser and access top-tier resources to conduct research on Slavic studies, among which the personal archives of one of the poets she studies. She will investigate how a selection of modern Russian poets used Classical motives to conceptualize their identities, within a social context where the relationship with the Classics continued to be forcefully reshaped to fit political agendas. This touches on the complex issues of Slavic (and Classical) identities, historically in perpetual redefinition and conflict with the West.
Universidade de Lisboa
Princeton University
9 months
Nelson Descalço
Nelson Descalço is a medical doctor, currently a Psychiatry resident, and a PhD student at the Neuropsychiatry Unit at Champalimaud Foundation, supported by an FCT scholarship. He is a student of the Health Sciences Doctoral Program at NOVA Medical School and an invited lecturer in Neuroscience at the same institution. Nelson is currently working on characterizing the white matter structure of the brain in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder using neuroimaging methods. He is also interested in whether these structural and functional connectivity biomarkers can help predict the clinical response of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder to neuromodulation treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation. As a Visiting Student Researcher, he will be developing his project at Stanford University, California.
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Stanford University
9 months
Pedro Sousa
Pedro Sousa is a PhD student in Agricultural Sciences at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, developing his project at GreenUPorto – Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre and at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain. With a keen interest in the areas of sensory analysis and consumer sciences, his research aims to evaluate and develop advanced methodologies for assessing consumer perception of innovative and novel foods. As a Visiting Student Researcher at the University of Arkansas, he will join Professor Han-Seok Seo’s team and conduct his research on how food-evoked emotions influence consumer behaviors, particularly in terms of eating and purchasing behaviors.
Universidade do Porto
University of Arkansas
4 months
Quelvina Fortes
Quelvina Fortes was born in Cape Verde, immersed in the rich traditions of a small agricultural community, where she learned valuable lessons from the land itself. Under the loving guidance of her grandmother (Natalina Ramos), mother ( Arlinda Delgado), professors, and friends, Quelvina absorbed the cycles of agricultural life and the values of respect and dignity inherent in each creature. Now, as a PhD student in Sustainable Land Use at Instituto Superior de Agronomia, in collaboration with the Faculty of Science and Technology NOVA, Quelvina is engaged in a research project focused on understanding the dynamics of mountain forest ecology and biodiversity, particularly their disturbances. At Northern Arizona University, her aim is to unravel the complex interplay between climate, biological disturbances, and forest growth patterns in mountain forests, leveraging dendrochronological data and historical climate records
Universidade de Lisboa
Northern Arizona University
4 months
Sara Cerqueira
Sara Cerqueira has a master’s in Biomedical Engineering and is currently a PhD Student in Control, Automation and Robotics, at the University of Minho. Her research delves into Human-Robot Collaboration as a means to mitigate the prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) and drive innovation in ergonomic interventions. She focuses on delivering collaborative robot assistance tailored to the worker needs, through the development of human-aware and human-care control strategies, powered by Artificial Intelligence and interoperable wearable technology. As a Visiting Student Researcher at IMES laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sara aims to exchange knowledge to develop a digital pain biomarker. This research targets the creation of more inclusive and healthier workstations that allow each willing individual to work in a role where they are motivated and have a sense of purpose.
Universidade do Minho
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4 months
Valéria Gomes
Valéria Gomes is a Materials Engineering PhD student at University of Minho. Her work focuses on the development of plasmonic dehydropeptide-based lipogels for multimodal treatment of melanoma. At this stage, she will conduct research at Brandeis University in collaboration with Professor Bing Xu. With emphasis on enzyme-instructed self-assembly (EISA), her project entails synthesizing tailored fluorescent dehydropeptides to target the Golgi apparatus of cancer cells, achieving selective and in situ assembly of such compounds. By blending synthetic expertise with EISA knowledge, Valéria aims to unlock novel insights into specific cytotoxicity, laying the groundwork for innovative cancer treatments. Driven by a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration, she embodies the spirit of scientific exploration and societal impact.
Universidade do Minho
Brandeis University
4 months
Zoe A. Arnaut
Zoe A. Arnaut, a 3rd-year PhD student at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, investigates porphyrins for microorganism inactivation. She works on the synthesis of photosensitizers capable of targeting Zika, Dengue, SARS-CoV-2 viruses, and pneumococcal pneumonia bacteria prevalent in hospital pneumonia cases. During her stay at Texas A&M, she will focus on the formulation and assessment of nebulized solutions for in vitro treatments of pneumococcal pneumonia. This research aims to establish a protocol for photodynamic inactivation for pneumonia treatment, advancing knowledge on pneumonia therapy options to face antimicrobial resistance challenges
Universidade de Coimbra
Texas A&M University
7 months
Bolsa Fulbright-FLTA, Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
Inês Almeida
Inês Almeida is a Portuguese teacher with a master’s in Portuguese as a Second or Foreign Language by the University of Porto. She has worked in different teaching contexts in Portugal, East Timor, Spain and Germany. In the upcoming academic year, she will work as a Foreign Language Teaching Assistant in the United States. She will have the opportunity to teach and assist in Portuguese language classes, participate in the department’s activities and accompany the students in their learning. This way, she hopes not only to improve her abilities as a teacher, but also to act as a cultural ambassador, developing intercultural dialogues and activities within the community of learners. The chance to work as an FLTA will also be of immense value in the future, to continue her work as a researcher and an academic in the fields of language didactics and teaching.
Universidade do Porto
Northwestern University
1 year
Bolsa Fulbright para Mestrado
Leonor Melo Ribeiro
Leonor Melo Ribeiro is a Technology Law & Policy LL.M. candidate at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., where she aims to become part of a new generation of legal professionals capable of understanding new technologies in depth and the legal and ethical challenges they pose. Supported by the Fulbright Commission, Leonor will have the opportunity to explore how to harness the full potential of emerging technologies and the promotion of innovation, while mitigating the inherent risks new technologies pose to human rights. With the knowledge and expertise acquired during this graduate program, Leonor is determined to advise, support, and lead organizations and government bodies in navigating the complexities of the digital and technological economy.
Universidade de Lisboa
Georgetown University
1 year
Bolsa Fulbright para Doutoramento
Mauro Barbosa Franqueira
Mauro Barbosa Franqueira is starting his PhD in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida, delving into spacecraft dynamics exploration and exploitation. With a keen focus on Advanced Guidance, Navigation, Control, and Autonomy (GNCA) space applications, Franqueira’s research primarily centers on two pivotal domains: i) Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking, where he investigates the intricacies of satellites flying within 500 km of each other, probing the challenges and opportunities inherent in such close proximity. ii) Franqueira is also deeply engaged in trajectory optimization and space mission planning, aiming to refine methodologies for more efficient and effective space exploration endeavors. Through his doctoral journey and with the support of Fullbright, Mauro aims to enhance the precision and safety of spacecraft maneuvers and to innovate in the strategic planning of space missions, contributing to the broader field of aerospace engineering with cutting-edge research.
University of Florida
5 years
Rodrigo Costa
Rodrigo Costa is an incoming Counseling Psychology PhD student at the University of Florida (UF). He earned a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology from Birmingham City University and a master’s degree in Clinical Forensic Psychology from the University of Maia. At UF, Rodrigo will join the ¡Chévere! lab, under the supervision of Dr. Roberto Abreu, where he will examine the experiences of marginalized or otherwise stigmatized individuals and communities, including how they navigate their social environments, how some of them are able to thrive and resist systemic oppression, and how bias and stigma impacts their mental health.
University of Florida
5 years
Bolsa Fulbright / Fundação Carmona e Costa para Mestrado em Belas-Artes – Desenho
Bernado Bagulho
Bernardo Bagulho is a designer and artist, born in 1995, in the city of Évora. He has a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration from the University of Évora and the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto. He also attended an Illustration program at the EINA Autonomous University of Barcelona. In 2022, he made the Continuing Education Program, Illustration Summer Residency, at the School of Visual Arts, U.S. Bernardo has collaborated with national and international publications, with a greater focus on developing graphic projects and carrying out work in the areas of illustration, product design, printing techniques and animation. His affinity with the region and imagery of the Alentejo is undeniable. He has worked the image of local cultural activities, “Pedras Rolantes”, public art, or the Évora International Puppet Biennial, which are some of the most notable projects. His collaborations include also The New York Times, Okavango | Wilderness Project, National Geographic, Wildbird Trust, La Maleta de Portnou magazine, Sem Termo Filmes, Cendrev – Teatro Garcia de Resende, Instituto Camões, Arizona State University, SVA, among others. Bernardo will be doing his Master of Fine Arts at SVA, in the city of New York.
Universidade de Évora
School of Visual Arts
2 years
Bolsas para Professores / Investigadores Doutorados
Bolsa Fulbright / Camões, I.P. para Professores e Investigadores Doutorados
Annarita Gori
Annarita Gori, PhD from University of Siena, is currently a Research Fellow at Institute of Social Sciences, University of Lisbon. She was a Visiting Scholar at New York University and at Sciences Po, Paris, in 2015 and 2016, and in 2020 she received the FLAD/Brown Visiting Professorship. Her research focuses on right-wing regimes, cultural diplomacy, visual propaganda, political exhibitions, intellectual networks. At the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, Annarita will explore the cultural relationships between Portugal and the United States during the early Cold War era. Specifically, she will analyze how the Estado Novo rebranded its image by emphasizing Christianity, anticommunism, and tranquility to align with the Truman Doctrine values, thereby securing its position amidst the complex context of NATO’s consolidation and the bipolar world order’s emergence. Additionally, researching at the Portuguese-American Ferreira Mendes Archives will allow her to study the reactions and involvement of the Portuguese-American community in this transformative process.
Universidade de Lisboa
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
4 months
Bolsa Fulbright para Professores e Investigadores Doutorados
Emanuel Gonçalves
Emanuel Gonçalves is an Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, and Integrated Researcher at INESC-ID, and obtained his PhD degree from the University of Cambridge with work performed at EMBL-EBI. His main interests fall under the areas of Bioinformatics and Machine Learning applied to Cancer Research. During his stay at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, he will work with Dr. John Doench developing novel combinatorial base-editing CRISPR screens. This project aims to identify synergistic genetic interactions that contribute to drug resistance, ultimately uncovering mechanisms that could be targeted for new treatments.
Universidade de Lisboa
Broad Institute
3 months
Luís Cruz
Luís Cruz is an economist and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Coimbra. He is also a researcher at the Centre for Economics and Business Research and an active member of the Energy for Sustainability Initiative. His research interests include the modelling and analysis of environmental and socio-economic interactions, as well as impacts estimation at local, (inter-)regional and/or country levels, with a policy-oriented focus.
During his research stay at the University of Virginia, in the Spring semester 2025, Luís Cruz will have the opportunity to work with the members of the Center for Economic and Policy Studies at UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, whose major areas of work include local and regional economic assessment in the framework of the Energy Transition Initiative. Such context provides an excellent platform to delve into renewable energy integration across diverse geographic territories, regional economic modeling, and the development of economic impact databases.
Universidade de Coimbra
University of Virginia
3.5 months
Ricardo Miguel Godinho
Ricardo Miguel Godinho is a Junior Researcher at ICArEHB, University of Algarve, where he currently heads the FCT R&D project ParaFunction and co-coordinates the Osteoarchaeology Laboratory. As a broadly trained anthropologist, he is interested in understanding how we, humans, evolve and adapt to our surrounding environments, both culturally and biologically. In that context he has focused particularly on the evolution of the human skull, combining conventional and virtual anthropology methods. During his 3 months visit to the State University of New York at Buffalo he will examine the extent to which mandible form is impacted by population history and by other factors. To that end, he will collaborate with Prof. Noreen von Cramon-Taubadel to examine the congruence between mandibular morphological variance and neutral evolutionary models.
Universidade do Algarve
State University of New York at Buffalo
3 months