A groundbreaking opportunity is here for students worldwide eager to jumpstart their research careers. The INOV – Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering Innovation has officially opened applications for the Research Initiation Scholarship 2025 under the prestigious Liber24 Project—and this could be your first giant leap into the future of mobile computing!
About the Scholarship
INOV is offering one fully funded Research Initiation Scholarship to support initial R&D activities, designed to consolidate a candidate’s scientific training through hands-on participation in advanced research. The focus is crystal clear: Mobile Computing in the field of Computer Engineering, with a special emphasis on developing revolutionary tools for visually impaired users.
The scholarship is backed entirely by INOV and will be hosted at their Leiria, Portugal campus, under the scientific supervision of Eng. Paulo Chaves.
Project Focus: Liber24 – Developing firmware and dedicated applications for a next-generation Braille computer device with a 10″ portable screen and extended high-contrast Braille keyboard.
What You’ll Work On?
As the selected scholarship holder, you will:
- Study and document Android 10 functionalities specific to the Liber24 platform.
- Participate in exclusive training and practical testing sessions.
- Develop and test cutting-edge Android applications.
- Produce detailed technical reports and project documentation.
Funding and Benefits
- Duration: 6 months (starting May 2025)
- Monthly Allowance: €651.12
(Paid directly via bank transfer) - Host Institution: INOV, Leiria, Portugal
- Scientific Field: Formal Sciences – Computer Engineering (Mobile Computing)
This scholarship follows the latest legal frameworks under Portugal’s Research Fellow Law and the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) regulations.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, you must:
- Be enrolled in a professional higher technical course (preferably TeSP in Information Systems Programming).
- Have strong academic credentials and motivation aligned with mobile computing development.
- Demonstrate experience (even at a beginner level) related to the outlined work plan.
Selection Criteria Breakdown:
- CV quality – 25%
- Academic training suitability – 25%
- Practical experience – 30%
- Motivation – 20%
Applications will be evaluated and ranked by a panel of experts led by Prof. Luís Miguel Silveira, alongside Prof. Mário Serafim Nunes and Prof. Miguel Mira da Silva.
Application Timeline
The application window is open from 24 April 2025 to 9 May 2025.
Apply: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/funding/announcement-research-initiation-scholarship.
