Deep Tech Grants & Innovation Strategy — Master’s Thesis

Smartex; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 8,928 - 13,392; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Meal allowance

Flexibility to work remotely

Pet-friendly environment

Job summary

Smartex is seeking a motivated Master's Thesis student to join their Grants & Innovation team in Porto, Portugal. This role involves identifying and structuring European and national funding opportunities such as Horizon Europe and PT2030. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a Master's program related to management or economics and possesses strong analytical skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment with hybrid working options and various benefits including meal allowances and a pet-friendly atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master's program related to management or public policy.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Interest in European innovation policy and public funding mechanisms.
• Ability to work with complex regulatory texts.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multi-stakeholder processes.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse relevant European and national funding opportunities.
• Develop understanding of funded innovation projects' lifecycle.
• Support analysis of funding requirements and eligibility criteria.
• Contribute to grant proposal preparation.
• Assist in managing financial, legal, and compliance requirements.
• Help improve processes related to grants management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Structured problem-solving skills

Interest in EU innovation policy

Ability to manage multi-stakeholder processes

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Currently enrolled in a Master’s in management, economics, international relations, or public policy

Job description

Smartex is seeking a motivated Master's Thesis student to join their Grants & Innovation team in Porto, Portugal. This role involves identifying and structuring European and national funding opportunities such as Horizon Europe and PT2030. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a Master's program related to management or economics and possesses strong analytical skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment with hybrid working options and various benefits including meal allowances and a pet-friendly atmosphere.