{"id":660,"date":"2024-04-21T15:50:15","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T15:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctoralschool.tecnico.ulisboa.pt\/~doctoralschool.daemon\/?page_id=660"},"modified":"2025-06-12T14:03:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T14:03:44","slug":"phd-fast-track","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/doctoralschool.tecnico.ulisboa.pt\/~doctoralschool.daemon\/doctoral-programmes\/phd-fast-track\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Fast Track"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section custom_bg_type=&#8221;image&#8221; custom_bg_cover=&#8221;cover&#8221; custom_bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; custom_bg_position=&#8221;Center center&#8221; custom_bg_attachment=&#8221;fixed&#8221; nav_skin=&#8221;dark&#8221; disable_fixed_height=&#8221;tablet_landscape&#8221; custom_bg_color=&#8221;{&#8220;solid&#8220;:{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;Light text color&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;#b6c1dd&#8220;}}&#8221; overlay_color=&#8221;{&#8220;dir&#8220;:&#8220;to bottom&#8220;,&#8220;from&#8220;:{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;custom_color&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;rgba(75,112,191,0.9)&#8220;},&#8220;to&#8220;:{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;custom_color&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;rgba(154,208,240,0.6)&#8220;}}&#8221; 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disable_margin=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;wtbx-anim-bottom-to-top-small&#8221; css_animation_easing=&#8221;wtbx-easing-easeout&#8221; css_animation_duration=&#8221;wtbx-duration-1400&#8243; css_animation_delay=&#8221;wtbx-delay-400&#8243; color=&#8221;{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;custom_1141411115464664&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;#ffffff&#8220;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 27\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>ONE HIGHWAY<br \/>\n<span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.03px;\">TO YOUR<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.03px;\">FUTURE<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_text_element][vc_text_element typography=&#8221;{&#8220;variants&#8220;:&#8220;500&#8220;,&#8220;font_size&#8220;:&#8220;22px&#8220;,&#8220;line_height&#8220;:&#8220;1.2em&#8220;}&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;wtbx-anim-bottom-to-top-small&#8221; css_animation_easing=&#8221;wtbx-easing-easeout&#8221; css_animation_duration=&#8221;wtbx-duration-1400&#8243; 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heading=&#8221;Handbook&#8221; heading_typography=&#8221;{&#8220;variants&#8220;:&#8220;700&#8220;,&#8220;font_size&#8220;:&#8220;20px&#8220;}&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; bullet_color=&#8221;{&#8220;solid&#8220;:{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;Dark color&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;#33335e&#8220;}}&#8221; title_color=&#8221;{&#8220;solid&#8220;:{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;Dark color&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;#33335e&#8220;}}&#8221; descr_color=&#8221;{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;Dark color&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;#33335e&#8220;}&#8221;]Read the PhD Fast Track Handbook for more details.[\/vc_service][\/vc_content_box][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_width=&#8221;&#8221; nav_skin=&#8221;light&#8221; consent_include=&#8221;include&#8221; el_class=&#8221;columns-01&#8243; row_id=&#8221;FAQs&#8221;][vc_column el_design=&#8221;{&#8220;desktop&#8220;:{&#8220;padding-top&#8220;:&#8220;15&#8220;,&#8220;padding-right&#8220;:&#8220;15&#8220;,&#8220;padding-bottom&#8220;:&#8220;15&#8220;,&#8220;padding-left&#8220;:&#8220;15&#8220;}}&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; font_color=&#8221;{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;Dark color&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;#33335e&#8220;}&#8221;][vc_icon size=&#8221;60px&#8221; cont_size=&#8221;1em&#8221; align=&#8221;wtbx_align_left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;wtbx-anim-bottom-to-top-small&#8221; css_animation_easing=&#8221;wtbx_easing-natural&#8221; css_animation_duration=&#8221;wtbx-duration-1200&#8243; css_animation_delay=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;{&#8220;font&#8220;:&#8220;fontawesome&#8220;,&#8220;icon&#8220;:&#8220;fas fa-comments&#8220;}&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;{&#8220;solid&#8220;:{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;custom_1212215656926924&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;#6152fa&#8220;}}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_heading heading_text=&#8221;Frequently Asked Questions&#8221; heading_wrapper=&#8221;h3&#8243; alignment=&#8221;align_left&#8221; heading_typography=&#8221;{&#8220;font_size&#8220;:&#8220;36px&#8220;,&#8220;line_height&#8220;:&#8220;1.2em&#8220;}&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_text_element typography=&#8221;{&#8220;font_size&#8220;:&#8220;1.2em&#8220;,&#8220;letter_spacing&#8220;:&#8220;0.5px&#8220;}&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]Questions and doubts not answered, don\u2019t hesitate to contact <u>doctoralschool@tecnico.ulisboa.pt<\/u>[\/vc_text_element][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][vc_custom_accordion style=&#8221;style_1&#8243; skin=&#8221;light&#8221; scheme=&#8221;default&#8221; title_wrapper=&#8221;div&#8221; title_typography=&#8221;{&#8220;variants&#8220;:&#8220;600&#8220;}&#8221; active=&#8221;&#8221; scroll_tab=&#8221;&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;Main accent color&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;#009de0&#8220;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;ist-accordion&#8221;][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;1. I am a third year\u2019s student in a Bachelor programme from a foreign university. Am I eligible to apply for the PhD Fast Track?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715943998-1-77&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes. The PhD Fast Track is aimed at students who are in the final year of a Bachelor programme, either at T\u00e9cnico or any other university.[\/vc_text_element][\/vc_custom_accordion_tab][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;2. I have not yet completed the third year of my Bachelor programme. Will my application for the PhD Fast Track be considered?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715943998-2-65&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes. If you have not yet received your Bachelor\u2019s diploma, you can still apply for the PhD Fast Track by submitting a copy of the Bachelor\u2019s grade list with the final score. If you are provisionally accepted, you should submit your Bachelor\u2019s diploma when you apply to a MSc programme at T\u00e9cnico for the acceptance to become final.[\/vc_text_element][\/vc_custom_accordion_tab][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;3. I am enrolled in a MSc programme. Can I still apply for the PhD Fast Track?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715948082516-2-3&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, if the following two conditions are met: you are enrolled in the first year of an MSc programme at T\u00e9cnico, and you still have the option to take PhD curricular courses using elective courses from the second year of your MSc program.[\/vc_text_element][\/vc_custom_accordion_tab][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;4. What are my chances of being accepted into the PhD Fast Track?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715948206170-3-2&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]Your chances are high if you are a top-performing Bachelor student. This means you have an &#8220;A-level&#8221; Bachelor\u2019s diploma (ECTS grading) or a final Bachelor\u2019s classification of 17\/20 or above (or equivalent). However, meeting these criteria may not be sufficient. The selection process also considers the evaluation of your CV, as well as the recommendation and motivation letters you submit.[\/vc_text_element][\/vc_custom_accordion_tab][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;5. I am a \u201cB-level\u201d Bachelor student. Can I still apply for the PhD Fast Track? What are my chances of being considered?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715948255963-4-10&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]While the chances are generally low, it is still possible to apply. The PhD Fast Track primarily accepts top-performing Bachelor students. However, \u201cB-level\u201d Bachelor students may be considered exceptionally, if they demonstrate a strong commitment to the PhD Fast Track and already have a T\u00e9cnico professor\/researcher fully committed to being their scientific supervisor throughout the MSc and PhD programmes.[\/vc_text_element][\/vc_custom_accordion_tab][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;6. Do I need to specify in the PhD Fast Track application the MSc and PhD programmes I intend to pursue?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715948377923-5-4&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, you must indicate the MSc and PhD programs you intend to be enrolled in during the PhD Fast Track, based on your work plan. It is advisable to contact the MSc and PhD coordinators before submitting your application.[\/vc_text_element][\/vc_custom_accordion_tab][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;7. Do I need to have an MSc and PhD scientific supervisor when applying for the PhD Fast Track?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715948411863-6-0&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]No, it is not mandatory. However, having a T\u00e9cnico professor\/researcher endorsing your application as your prospective scientific supervisor for both the MSc and PhD is recommended.[\/vc_text_element][\/vc_custom_accordion_tab][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;8. When do I need to officially indicate a scientific supervisor?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715948444827-7-10&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]During the first year of the MSc program you need to indicate your scientific supervisor that will guide your through the MSc and PhD programmes.[\/vc_text_element][\/vc_custom_accordion_tab][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;9. How many courses from the PhD curricular plan I can take using elective courses from the MSc curricular plan?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715948492134-8-3&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]There are no restrictions on the number of PhD curricular courses you can take using elective courses from the MSc programme. However, the selection of PhD curricular courses should be made considering their relevance and interest to the development of your work plan.[\/vc_text_element][\/vc_custom_accordion_tab][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;10. Will the PhD courses taken using elective courses from the MSc programme be considered in my PhD curriculum?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715948523693-9-2&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, students will be exempted from taking these courses in the respective PhD curricular plan. Once enrolled in the PhD programme, students should request that the PhD courses completed during the MSc be credited in the PhD curricular plan, with the respective final grades retained.[\/vc_text_element][\/vc_custom_accordion_tab][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;11. Does the MSc thesis need to be different from a traditional MSc thesis?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715948563477-10-1&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]It is expected that your MSc thesis includes a seed project description and\/or original results even if exploratory or preliminary in nature that are relevant to the development of the PhD research. Besides, the MSc thesis document must include an Annex containing Future Work outlining the expected PhD thesis work plan. The evaluation of this Annex by the MSc jury will advise the PhD Coordinator whether the public presentation to the Thesis Advisory Committee, in accordance with PhD regulations, is needed.[\/vc_text_element][\/vc_custom_accordion_tab][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;12. Is there a deadline for submitting my MSc thesis?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715948592979-11-5&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]No, there is no specific time limit for submitting your MSc thesis. However, if you choose to pursue the PhD Fast Track and enroll in the PhD, please note that you must be enrolled in the PhD programme for a minimum of two years.[\/vc_text_element][\/vc_custom_accordion_tab][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;13. Can I withdraw from pursuing the PhD and solely complete the MSc?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715948623065-12-3&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, certainly, if that is your preference. However, if you decide to pursue a PhD at T\u00e9cnico in the future, you will need to submit a new application.[\/vc_text_element][\/vc_custom_accordion_tab][vc_custom_accordion_tab title=&#8221;14. Can I be enrolled simultaneously in both the MSc and PhD programmes?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tab-1715948658709-13-0&#8243;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, you have the option to enroll in the PhD programme after the first year of your MSc programme. In this situation you must pay the tuition fees from the MSc and PhD programmes. However, by enrolling in a PhD programme you\u2019ll have the opportunity to be hired as Teaching Assistants at T\u00e9cnico and be eligible for the \u201cPr\u00e9mio Brito Camacho\u201d, which provides financial support covering the PhD tuition fees. 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heading_color=&#8221;{&#8220;solid&#8220;:{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;Dark color&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;#33335e&#8220;}}&#8221; heading_typography=&#8221;{&#8220;transform&#8220;:&#8220;uppercase&#8220;,&#8220;font_size&#8220;:&#8220;24px&#8220;,&#8220;line_height&#8220;:&#8220;1em&#8220;}&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; color=&#8221;{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;Dark color&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;#33335e&#8220;}&#8221;]The MSc thesis is oriented to a research topic and corresponds to an intermediate step along the PhD Fast Track. The MSc thesis can be structured as a seed project for the PhD research, a compilation of original publications in international peer-reviewed journals, and should include guidelines for future research. When concluding the MSc program, PhD Fast Track students are immediately enrolled in the PhD program. This transition is automatic, without further requirements.[\/vc_text_element][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][\/vc_modal][vc_modal id=&#8221;two&#8221; style=&#8221;style_2&#8243; width=&#8221;850&#8243; overlay_color=&#8221;{&#8220;solid&#8220;:{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;custom_color&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;rgba(71,74,130,0.6)&#8220;}}&#8221; close_button_skin=&#8221;light&#8221; effect=&#8221;scale-up&#8221; el_design=&#8221;{&#8220;desktop&#8220;:{&#8220;padding-top&#8220;:&#8220;25&#8220;,&#8220;padding-right&#8220;:&#8220;45&#8220;,&#8220;padding-bottom&#8220;:&#8220;25&#8220;,&#8220;padding-left&#8220;:&#8220;45&#8220;}}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;modals&#8221;][vc_icon size=&#8221;3em&#8221; cont_size=&#8221;&#8221; align=&#8221;wtbx_align_right&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;{&#8220;font&#8220;:&#8220;fontawesome&#8220;,&#8220;icon&#8220;:&#8220;fas fa-clock&#8220;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_heading heading_text=&#8221;Tailored for a full-time 5 year period (10 semesters)&#8221; heading_wrapper=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_color=&#8221;{&#8220;solid&#8220;:{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;Dark color&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;#33335e&#8220;}}&#8221; heading_typography=&#8221;{&#8220;transform&#8220;:&#8220;uppercase&#8220;,&#8220;font_size&#8220;:&#8220;24px&#8220;,&#8220;line_height&#8220;:&#8220;1em&#8220;}&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_text_element css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; color=&#8221;{&#8220;id&#8220;:&#8220;Dark color&#8220;,&#8220;color&#8220;:&#8220;#33335e&#8220;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>Upon completing the MSc program and defending their master&#8217;s thesis, PhD Fast Track students are immediately enrolled in the PhD program.<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>While enrolled in the PhD program, students complete the curricular program and continue with their PhD research plan, working towards the submission of a doctoral thesis.<\/p>\n<p>The PhD Fast Track is tailored for a full-time 5 year period (10 semesters). 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