Fulbright Award in Law and Criminology / University of Minho
Number of recipients
In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities.
The recipient of the grant is expected to engage both in teaching (40%) and in research projects (60%).
As far as the teaching component is concerned, the candidate will be expected to teach some “Free Seminars” in the PhD and in the Masters Degrees of the School of Law, either specifically (depending on the discipline and area of specialization) or transversally, offering Seminars or Open Classes that can be attended by students of different Masters.
The School of Law offers 10 distinctive Master Programs: LL.M. in European and Transglobal Business Law, Master’s in Human Rights, Master’s in Judiciary Law, Master’s in Administrative Law, Master’s in Law and Informatics, Master’s in Contract and Company law, Master’s in Tax Law, Master’s in Children, Family and Inheritance Law, Master’s in European Law and Master’s in Criminal Sciences (Criminal Justice and Criminology). These seminars and classes can be designed according to the candidate’s discipline and specialization, in order to better accommodate his/her area of interest.
Furthermore, the candidate is expected to engage in the research activities of the Research Centre for Justice and Governance (JusGov), JusGov is dedicated to advance research and scholarship in Law and Criminology by pursuing an innovative research program and by delivering high quality training for both master and doctoral students.
As part of its mission, JusGov seeks to explore the role of Law and Criminology in meeting contemporary societal challenges such as those identified by UN2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in particular the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies, the achievement of gender equality, the provision of access to justice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
In this context, it is expected that the candidate lends his/her support to the project(s) developed by the Centre in the referred areas – it is possible to adapt the conctrete choice of the project or line of investigation to the specific interests of the candidate.
The grant recipient should be able to organize and teach 3 thematic workshops (10 hours each) under the JusGov’s research scope, aimed at early-stage researchers.
University of Minho, School of Law, Braga, Portugal
3 months
Preferred starting month is March, as agreed with the Portuguese host institution.
While this award is open to any project in the disciplines listed above, there is interest in Scholars from any of these particular areas:
- Cybersecurity
- Diversity and Inclusion
Letter of Invitation is optional.
If applicants can obtain the letter of invitation, the letter of invitation must express the host's interest in the project and describe the proposed activities and timeline for the project; it must be written in English and printed on institutional letterhead.
Award allowance is of €8,400 (approx. $9,504), which corresponds to a monthly stipend of €2,800 (approx. $3,168).
Award allowance is paid in a lump sum on the first month of the grant.
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A travel allowance of €1,100 (approx. $1,245), to be paid on the first month of the grant.
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Funding for dependents who stay with the scholar during the entire period of the grant:
- Maintenance allowance: monthly allowance of €250 (approx. $283) per dependent, to be paid in a lump sum on the first month of the grant;
- Travel allowance: €1,100 (approx. $1,245), per dependent, to be paid on the first month of the grant (roundtrip travel receipts are mandatory);
- Tuition allowance: monthly tuition allowance of €500 (approx. $566) per dependent, when attending a private school, to be paid in a lump sum on the final month of the grant (monthly receipts are mandatory);
- Portuguese study allowance: €300 (approx. $339) per dependent, when attending private Portuguese language and culture classes, to be paid on the final month of the grant (receipt is mandatory).
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Dependents must accompany the grantee for at least 80% of the period abroad and a minimum of one semester in order to qualify for additional dependent benefits. Dependent benefits are not provided to Flex grantees.
The host will contribute with a monthly housing allowance of €750 (approx. $849) and will provide assistance in finding housing.
The host institution will provide computer facilities, internet access and e-mail, office space and secretarial assistance.
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Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.
Portugal
Over the last decades, Portugal has seen remarkable progress in learning, science and innovation, reflected in the quality of education offered at Portuguese universities. Internationalization and academic mobility are one of the priorities of Portuguese higher education institutions, which are increasingly attractive to a growing number of international scholars and researchers. Warm hospitality, a great climate and an affordable lifestyle also make Portugal an enticing destination.
The academic year starts in mid-September or October, depending on the higher education institution. The fall semester ends in December and the spring semester starts in February and ends in May or June. In general, Portuguese faculty and students have good proficiency of English language; students can speak and understand enough to attend classes taught in English.
The Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States of America and Portugal - Fulbright Commission Portugal strives to be a collaborative and innovative organization and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We seek to ensure that all our grants, programs and activities reflect the diversity of U.S. and Portuguese societies and are open to people regardless of their ethnicity, sex, age, religion, geographic location, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We work every day to build a culture of inclusiveness, respect for diversity, and understanding of the many differences that enrich the Fulbright Program.
Applicants requiring additional information and support are encouraged to contact U.S. Program Manager, Dora Reis Arenga (darenga@fulbright.pt), prior to submitting an application. Additional information regarding host institutions and details of the individual openings are available from IIE and the Fulbright Commission Portugal (www.fulbright.pt), in Lisbon.
Visas:
Fulbright U.S. grantees are responsible for obtaining a Temporary Stay Visa to Portugal. The Commission can provide informal assistance but the Portuguese Embassy and Consulates are the sole authorities in matters pertaining to visa issues. Grantees should carefully look into visa information and start the visa application well in advance of travel.
For additional information about National Temporary Stay Visas or the Portuguese Republic's Consular Network in the U.S.A, visit the Diplomatic Portal.
Prospective applicants can find information about Fulbright U.S. Scholar alumni on the Commission's website: https://www.fulbright.pt/fulbrighters/u-s-grantees/.
Visit our Scholar Directory to view and search all Fulbright alumni. You can also learn more about Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors.
Assistance will be provided by Flávia Noversa Loureiro, Vice-Dean of the School of Law, email: flavianl@direito.uminho.pt, telephone: (+351) 253 601 845.