Newsletter 46 | December 2024 |
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Throughout December, registration is open for the 2024 edition of this academic competition, aimed at U.Porto doctoral students. Participants are challenged to present their research in a 3-minute pitch to a panel of judges and a non-specialist audience. More information here. |
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FCT has made a form available for PhD researchers to express their interest in collaborating with the organization. The roles involve activities in science dissemination and communication, as well as coordination and support for evaluation processes under the FCT's responsibility. More information here. |
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The European Commission has published an update to this Charter, originally launched in 2015. It establishes non-regulatory principles and guidelines for access to European research infrastructures, which play a crucial role in European scientific activity. More information here. |
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'la Caixa' Foundation Social Research Call 2025 | Support of €115,000 for social research projects of up to two years on current and emerging social challenges based on quantitative evidence. The first phase of the call consists of submitting simplified applications (short proposals). | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 22.01.2025 | |
Fulbright Reseach Grants | Aimed at FCT-funded PhD students whose training plan includes a period of research (4 to 9 months) at a US university or research centre. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 31.01.2025 | |
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Calls for Exploratory Projects from the CMU-Portugal, MIT-Portugal and UT Austin-Portugal 2024 Programmes | These FCT international partnerships support high-risk, disruptive scientific projects. With a duration of up to 12 months and funding of €50,000, the projects must have a high potential impact on the development and valorisation of the scientific results obtained. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 22.01.2025 | |
Jorge de Mello Grant - Industry and Innovation | Promoted by the Amélia de Mello Foundation, it aims to support research projects focused on decarbonisation and industrial innovation. Worth €150,000, it aims to develop proofs of concept applicable to the Portuguese business sector. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 31.03.2025 | |
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 | Castorina Silva VieiraFEUP / CONSTRUCT Professor and Researcher | Research Activity in Civil Engineering | Read Interview
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 | Ivo DiasFCUP / LAQV-REQUIMTE Professor and Researcher | Research Activity in Medicinal Chemistry | Read Interview
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... A new platform for accrediting and providing statistical data for scientific research purposes has recently been launched under a protocol between INE, DGEEC, and FCT? Learn more here.
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