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FCT Individual Scientific Employment Stimulus (CEEC Individual)

FCT CEEC Individual — 8th

Supports Portugal researchers with structured pathways in scientific employment opportunities for early-career PhDs, from planning to deployment.

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The 8th Edition of FCT's CEEC Individual call awarded funding for 400 individual research-employment contracts at Portuguese R&D units. Applications opened 15 December 2025 and were originally due 29 January 2026; FCT extended the deadline to 2 February 2026 by mid-January news announcement. Selected PhD candidates are hired directly by their chosen host institution, with FCT covering the contract…

What this grant funds

All scientific fields. Applicants are PhD holders of any nationality (or stateless) hosted at Portuguese R&D units funded by FCT.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–72 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.fct.pt