Summer Research Internships – International Visiting Researcher Programme

About the role

INESC TEC’s International Visiting Researcher Programme offers a summer research internship for outstanding researchers and graduate students from abroad. Participants spend 1‑3 months working alongside INESC TEC’s seasoned scientists on cutting‑edge projects in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, photonics, energy systems and more.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with host research teams on jointly defined research topics.
• Conduct experiments, simulations or data analysis as required by the project.
• Prepare progress reports and present findings to the host group.
• Contribute to scientific publications or technical reports arising from the work.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme, or a senior researcher affiliated with a university or research institute outside Portugal.
• Demonstrated academic or research excellence in a relevant scientific domain.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Strong background in the chosen research area (e.g., AI, robotics, photonics, energy systems, bio‑engineering, computer science).

What we offer

• Access to state‑of‑the‑art laboratories and facilities at INESC TEC.
• Mentorship from leading researchers and integration into an international collaborative network.
• Travel and accommodation support for the duration of the visit.
• Opportunity to co‑author publications and expand professional contacts.