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PhDFour years of EUR 1,400 monthly tax-free stipend and 90% annual tuition waiver; research allowance from year two. Renewed annually subject to satisfactory progress. Not covered: 10% of tuition remains payable. Fifth-year funding is competitive, not guaranteed. Stipend is not a promise to meet all living/travel costs. No outside employment except permitted TA/RA duties up to 25% from year two.

Nova SBE PhD Research Fellowships

Last verified 30 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Nova SBE PhD Research Fellowships: Four years of EUR 1,400 monthly tax-free stipend and 90% annual tuition waiver; research allowance from year two. Renewed annually subject to satisfactory progress. Deadline: 31 January 2027 (time and time zone not stated).

Provider
Nova School of Business and Economics, NOVA University Lisbon
Host country
Portugal
Deadline
31 January 2027 (time and time zone not stated)
Region
Europe
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Top PhD admission applicants automatically considered; relevant Masters completed by programme start; full-time exclusive commitment.; Residency: Full-time degree in Lisbon; new PhD students must arrive in mid-August for bridging courses.
Funding
Four years of EUR 1,400 monthly tax-free stipend and 90% annual tuition waiver; research allowance from year two. Renewed annually subject to satisfactory progress. Not covered: 10% of tuition remains payable. Fifth-year funding is competitive, not guaranteed. Stipend is not a promise to meet all living/travel costs. No outside employment except permitted TA/RA duties up to 25% from year two.
Study level
PhD
Deadline
31 January 2027 (time and time zone not stated)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Top PhD admission applicants automatically considered; relevant Masters completed by programme start; full-time exclusive commitment.; Residency: Full-time degree in Lisbon; new PhD students must arrive in mid-August for bridging courses.

About the Nova SBE PhD Research Fellowships (2026)

## Eligibility Top PhD admission applicants automatically considered; relevant Masters completed by programme start; full-time exclusive commitment.; Residency: Full-time degree in Lisbon; new PhD students must arrive in mid-August for bridging courses. ## Who this may suit - **Ethiopia:** None - **Mozambique:** None - **Nigeria:** None - **Kenya:** None ## Funding Four years of EUR 1,400 monthly tax-free stipend and 90% annual tuition waiver; research allowance from year two. Renewed annually subject to satisfactory progress. Not covered: 10% of tuition remains payable. Fifth-year funding is competitive, not guaranteed. Stipend is not a promise to meet all living/travel costs. No outside employment except permitted TA/RA duties up to 25% from year two. ## Language Excellent English; certificate optional but recommended. ## Deadline 31 January 2027 (time and time zone not stated) Explicit 2027/28 application window 1 October 2026–31 January 2027; hour/timezone unstated. Check the official page before applying; conditions and dates can change.

Nova SBE PhD Research Fellowships eligibility

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  • Top PhD admission applicants automatically considered; relevant Masters completed by programme start; full-time exclusive commitment.; Residency: Full-time degree in Lisbon; new PhD students must arrive in mid-August for bridging courses.

Nova SBE PhD Research Fellowships document information

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    How to apply for the Nova SBE PhD Research Fellowships 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/scholarships-funding/phds to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Top PhD admission applicants automatically considered; relevant Masters completed by programme start; full-time exclusive commitment.; Residency: Full-time degree in Lisbon; new PhD students must arrive in mid-August for bridging courses.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 31 January 2027 (time and time zone not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Nova SBE PhD Research Fellowships deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 31 January 2027 (time and time zone not stated). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      31 January 2027 (time and time zone not stated)

      Provider deadline information: 31 January 2027 (time and time zone not stated). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Rechecked against official source https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/scholarships-funding/phds on 30 Oct 2026 (audience package 29 Oct 2026, EU-036). Conditional eligibility; one programme family.
    Last checked 10/30/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Nova SBE PhD Research Fellowships?+

    Top PhD admission applicants automatically considered; relevant Masters completed by programme start; full-time exclusive commitment.; Residency: Full-time degree in Lisbon; new PhD students must arrive in mid-August for bridging courses.

    What funding does the Nova SBE PhD Research Fellowships offer?+

    Listed funding: Four years of EUR 1,400 monthly tax-free stipend and 90% annual tuition waiver; research allowance from year two. Renewed annually subject to satisfactory progress. Not covered: 10% of tuition remains payable. Fifth-year funding is competitive, not guaranteed. Stipend is not a promise to meet all living/travel costs. No outside employment except permitted TA/RA duties up to 25% from year two.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 31 January 2027 (time and time zone not stated). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/scholarships-funding/phds to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Top PhD admission applicants automatically considered; relevant Masters completed by programme start; full-time exclusive commitment.; Residency: Full-time degree in Lisbon; new PhD students must arrive in mid-August for bridging courses.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 31 January 2027 (time and time zone not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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