Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra - Faculty of Law - Gama Barros Prize

Gama Barros Prize

You receive a 1,000 EUR prize for the best written work on the history of public administration in Portugal. The Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra (Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra, FDUC) awards it once a year. The prize is funded by Professor Roberto Rosas, a Brazilian lawyer. Your winning work may also be published, in full or as a summary.

Who can apply

• Where you study: You are enrolled at the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra.
• Degree: You study on the Bachelor's programme in Public Administration (Licenciatura em Administração Pública), or finished it within the past year.
• The work: You submit a written piece on a topic from the history of public administration.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.

How to apply

Submit your written work to the Faculty of Law by 31 July 2026 for the 2025/2026 academic year. Read the competition rules before you hand it in. A jury then picks the best submission.

Our guide Scholarships in Portugal brings together further funding options that may support you alongside this prize.