A call for applications is open until June 27, 2024, for a research grant for students enrolled in doctoral studies, under the Research Grant Regulations of the University of Porto. The grant is part of the project 'LOGO - The local governance of housing policies. An investigation of local housing strategies', funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., reference no. 2022.03719.PTDC.

In view of the recent discussions and decisions on housing in Portugal, the project in which the grant is based aims to deepen the debate on housing policies and the analysis of public policies, carry out a first global assessment of the dissemination of municipal housing plans (ELH and CMH) in Portugal and promote an integrated and participatory approach to housing governance through a series of initiatives aimed at the political community.

The tasks to be carried out by the scholarship holder include carrying out the PhD thesis in conjunction with the project; collaborating in the analysis of Local Housing Strategies and Municipal Housing Charters, processing data on the implementation and operation of these tools, deepening the case studies, contributing to the compilation of data, producing scientific results, writing scientific texts associated with the project and promoting scientific dissemination and dissemination actions.

The work will be carried out at FAUP or at other locations necessary to carry out the work plan, under the scientific supervision of researchers Aitor Varea Oro and Nuno Travasso.

The competition is open to students enrolled in a PhD program in Architecture.