A new international adventure is about to begin for thirteen researchers from Portuguese institutions selected to take part in the Short-Term Research Internships at the University of Texas at Austin – an initiative promoted by the UT Austin Portugal Program, which has the fostering of mobility initiatives at its core. These researchers will now have the chance to spend up to three months at UT Austin, a global leader in education, research and innovation, and continue their research work under the close guidance of renowned UT Austin faculty and researchers.
Of the three areas supported by this year’s Call, Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies received most of the available funding, with nine applications scoring above the funding threshold, in line with last year’s result. Advanced Computing and Space-Earth Interactions will be hosting two internship each.
“The success achieved in the last editions of the Short-Term Internships at the University of Texas at Austin has encouraged us to continue our international mobility initiatives, providing unique opportunities for researchers. The increase in funding for these internships, which will make it possible to best support our interns while in the US, is proof of our commitment,” explains Andreia Passos.
According to the Executive Director of the UT Austin Program in Portugal, this year’s edition of the Short-Term Research Internships at UT Austin call counted on additional financial support to admitted candidates. “The U.S. counterpart will be providing accommodation for the duration of internships and covering the costs associated with obtaining a SEVIS number or an English Proficiency certificate, preconditions to applying for a J1 Scholar Visa”, states.
In their applications, the researchers highlighted as the main factor of interest in this mobility scheme, the potential to enrich their professional careers, while contributing to the advancement of their research area by working with world-class experts and accessing one-of-a-kind research infrastructures. These exchanges are also seen as a chance to expand their network through which new transatlantic collaborative opportunities may arise.
Over the next few months, we’ll learn more about the researchers who will be traveling to Austin, their areas of expertise, and their experiences on and outside of the campus.
