The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation will support 24 outstanding students from the University of Porto through the Gulbenkian Novos Talentos Scholarships 2025. The program aims to recognize promising young talents, fostering academic and scientific development, and encouraging research and innovation across various fields of knowledge.
Among the awardees, we highlight students from Informatics Engineering and Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, reinforcing the University of Porto’s position as a hub of technological and scientific talent:
António Rodrigues (in the picture) from the Bachelor in Informatics and Computing Engineering (FEUP/FCUP), recognized for excellence in his academic trajectory.
Pedro Dinis Jorge, from the Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (FCUP/FEUP), also acknowledged for his academic performance and research potential.
António sees the distinction as a gateway to the world of research: “It’s an excellent opportunity to explore an area that I hadn’t yet delved into in my career: scientific research, with a particular focus on the most fundamental areas of knowledge.”
Pedro wants to pursue a research career in Deep Learning, based on solid theoretical foundations: “Functional Analysis is one of my main areas of interest, as it provides the ideal mathematical framework for studying neural networks as universal approximators of functions.”
The scholarships can reach up to €3,500 per student, covering research expenses, tuition fees, and complementary activities such as participation in conferences, workshops, or international internships. Beyond financial support, the program provides personalized mentoring and networking sessions, promoting the integration of these young talents into the scientific and professional community.
This initiative by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation represents a valuable incentive for students to continue developing advanced skills in strategic areas such as computing, AI, and data science, contributing to technological and scientific advancement at both national and international levels.
The University of Porto congratulates the awardees and reaffirms its commitment to supporting and promoting the successes of its students, preparing them to become leaders in their fields.