Research grant for a graduate student to carry out a master’s project on Illumination in the Renaissance and the art of António de Holanda

Research grant for a graduate student to carry out a master’s project on Illumination in the Renaissance and the art of António de Holanda

Job Information
Organisation/Company : Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department : Art History Institute
Researcher Profile : First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country : Portugal
Application Deadline : 16 Nov 2023 – 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract : Temporary
Reference Number : UIDB/00417/2020 – FCT R&D Project ROADMAP [PTDC/ART-HIS/0985

Offer Description
Aims and tasks:
• Research into the history and work of the painter António de Holanda, with particular emphasis on the « Genealogy of the Counts of Feira » kept in the National Archive of Torre do Tombo, Portugal;
• Study of the iconography of the « Genealogy of the Counts of Feira », with a particular focus on the portrait of aulic and heraldry;
• Presenting the results of the research at regular meetings with the supervisors and other members of the project team;
• Writing the master’s project and its public defence.

Duration, scope, and funding: This research grant will have the length of 9 months, non-renewable, scheduled to start in January 2024.

The research grant amount is €930,98 per month (according to the table of scholarship values directly attributed by FCT, I.P. in the country) (https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_2023.pdf). To this value is added the voluntary social insurance corresponding to the first level, in case the candidate opts for its attribution, as well as the personal accident insurance.

Eligibility criteria:
The research grant is intended for a graduate in Art History or History, with a final average of no less than 15/20, who is attending the curricular part of the Master’s Degree in Art History or History, preferably in the first half of the 16th century.

Candidates must meet the eligibility conditions provided in the Article 6º of the FCT I.P Regulation for Studentships and Fellowships (2019).

Preferred requirements:
– Research experience in Art History (in the 15th and 16th centuries);
– Knowledge of Art History, Iconography and Heraldry;
– Curricular internship in a cultural institution.

Important notice regarding the Application Admission Requirements mentioned above:
•In the case of academic degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions, and in order to guarantee the application of the principle of equal treatment to candidates who hold foreign and national academic degrees, it is mandatory to recognize these degrees and convert the respective final classification to the Portuguese rating scale. The recognition of foreign academic degrees and diplomas as well as the conversion of the final classification to the Portuguese classification scale can be required in any public higher education institution, or in the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES). We suggest that you consult the DGES portal through the following address: http://www.dges.gov.pt
•The research grant is always dependent on the presentation of proof of the required academic qualifications.

Application submission: The application must be sent via email to bolsasiha@fcsh.unl.pt, indicating as subject “BI – ROADMAP”, and must include the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae;
2. Certificates of academic degrees held;
3. Motivation letter;
4. A sworn statement that the candidate will not exceed with the conclusion of the scholarship contract in question, an accumulated period of one year in this type of grant, consecutive or interpolated, and has not already been the beneficiary of any other grant directly or indirectly funded by FCT.
Selection Methods:
The selection of candidates will be made through curricular evaluation, in which will be weighed:
• Curriculum vitae (45%) – The final grade of the degree, participation in scientific events and/or experience of research work in Art History / History will be taken into account;
• Interview (35%) – The purpose of the interview is to develop a dialogue in which the candidate can present a summary of their personal and academic background in order to highlight the aspects they consider most relevant to justifying their application to this tender. The Interview aims to assess the Attitude and Motivation shown to develop the proposed project work (Criterion 1), and the Knowledge and training acquired (Criterion 2).
• Motivation letter (20%) – Special attention will be paid to the candidate’s explanation of the reasons for their application and how the project work fits in with the development objectives of their professional / academic career.

The final classification will be expressed on a scale of 0-100. Candidates who do not obtain a final classification of 70 points or more will not be admitted.

Evaluation Panel:
Chair — Pedro Flor
1st member — Miguel Metelo Seixas
2nd member — Susana Varela Flor
Substitute member — Catarina Barreira


Form of advertising / notification of results: The final results of the evaluation will be publicized, through a list ordered by the final grade obtained by the candidates, posted on the IHA website, and the successful candidates will be notified through e-mail.
Researcher Profiles: The research grant is intended for a graduate in Art History or History, with a final average of no less than 15/20, who is attending the curricular part of the Master’s Degree in Art History or History, preferably in the first half of the 16th century.
Research fields: Arts and Humanities – Art History
The application must be sent via email to bolsasiha@fcsh.unl.pt, indicating as subject “BI – ROADMAP”, and must include the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae;
• Certificates of academic degrees held;
• Motivation letter;
• A sworn statement that the candidate will not exceed with the conclusion of the scholarship contract in question, an accumulated period of one year in this type of grant, consecutive or interpolated, and has not already been the beneficiary of any other grant directly or indirectly funded by FCT.
In the case of academic degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions, and in order to guarantee the application of the principle of equal treatment to candidates who hold foreign and national academic degrees, it is mandatory to recognize these degrees and convert the respective final classification to the Portuguese rating scale. The recognition of foreign academic degrees and diplomas as well as the conversion of the final classification to the Portuguese classification scale can be required in any public higher education institution, or in the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES). We suggest that you consult the DGES portal through the following address: http://www.dges.gov.pt

The research grant is always dependent on the presentation of proof of the required academic qualifications.

Requirements Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
The scholarship amount is €930,98 per month (according to the table of scholarship values directly attributed by FCT, I.P. in the country) (https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_2023.pdf).

Additional comments
Draft_ scholarship_contract: https://www.fcsh.unl.pt/static/documentos/concursos/bolseiros/Minutas/Contrato_Bolsa.pdf
Draft_Final report to be prepared by the grantee: https://www.fcsh.unl.pt/static/documentos/concursos/bolseiros/Minutas/Relatorio_%20final_bolseiro.pdf

Draft_Final report to be prepared by the supervisor:
https://www.fcsh.unl.pt/static/documentos/concursos/bolseiros/Minutas/Relatorio_final_a_elaborar_pelo_Orientador_Cientifico.pdf

Website for additional job details
https://www.fcsh.unl.pt/static/documentos/concursos/bolseiros/2023/Edital_BI_RO…

Company/Institute
NOVA FCSH Art History Institute
Country
Portugal


Where to apply : 

bolsasiha@fcsh.unl.pt
Contact City Lisboa
Website :
https://institutodehistoriadaarte.com

Av. de Berna, 26 C
Postal Code
1069-061
E-Mail : bolsasiha@fcsh.unl.pt