Open Calls
Awards and Scholarships
| Program | Deadline | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Minors 2025/2026 | July 31 | — |
| 1st Phase of Applications to the National Access Competition for Higher Education | August 4 | Scholarships and support grants awarded by DGES |
| Mentorship Program | August 14 | — |
| ULisboa Teaching Innovation Award | August 31 | €5,000 award |
| TecInnov Brisa 2025 | September 28 | Funding up to €2,500 per project |
| PhD Fast Track (Técnico Doctoral School) | September | Funded scholarships according to regulations |
Minors 2025/2026
Students enrolled in a Master’s program next academic year can apply between July 1 and 31 for Minors—sets of courses worth 18 ECTS that complement their 2nd-cycle studies. Minors are available across all Technical University master’s programs. However, if a Minor’s courses overlap significantly with the student’s main curriculum area, access may be restricted.
More information here.
1st Phase of Applications – National Higher Education Access Competition
Applications are submitted via the DGES online platform, with authentication via Citizen Card or Digital Mobile Key (CMD). Results for the 1st phase will be announced on August 24, and enrolment takes place from August 25 to 28. Técnico’s Welcome Week for new students runs from September 1 to 3.
For information on scholarships and support, consult the DGES website.
Mentorship Program
Mentors, who are current Técnico students, will welcome and support incoming students during Welcome Week (1–3 September) at the Alameda campus, including guided campus tours for 1st-cycle, 2nd-cycle, integrated master’s, and exchange students. Applicants must have completed at least one academic year at Técnico and can apply to be a Mentor for 1st-cycle students, mobility students, or 2nd-cycle students.
More info here.
ULisboa Teaching Innovation Award
An initiative by the University of Lisbon’s Inov@U, this award recognizes faculty and researchers at ULisboa for impactful pedagogical practices across any curricular unit.
More details available here.
TecInnov Brisa 2025
Participants are invited to submit innovative proposals in strategic areas aligned with sustainability, safety, and digital transformation of road systems, including:
- Predictive and intelligent maintenance
- Smart infrastructure
- Toll experience
- Road safety and sustainability
- Digital operator training
Find out more here.
PhD Fast Track – Técnico Doctoral School
The PhD Fast Track program allows high-achieving students to start their doctoral studies during their Master’s, within a 5-year (10-semester) integrated scholarship plan. Applications are open until September for recent Bachelor’s graduates or first-year Master’s students at Técnico. Eligible students are those with top academic scores (A-Level equivalence or 17/20 in their undergraduate degree).
More information here.