Newsletter 52 | June 2025 |
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 | Science @ U.Porto |
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Open until 4 September, this call supports the inclusion of entities based in a Widening Country (Portugal included) in any recently approved Horizon Europe project within the clusters of Pillar 2 or the EIC Pathfinder. Proactively, an expression of interest and proposal should be sent to the coordinator of the respective project, as additional funding is available to support the integration of this new beneficiary into the project. More information here. |
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National participation in Horizon Europe between 2021 and 2024 has already surpassed the €1 billion mark in funding, exceeding the total received through the previous framework programme, Horizon 2020. Universities and R&D centres account for 62% of this amount. More information here. |
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This call for support to R&D projects, launched by FCT and ACSS, promotes innovative ideas and relevant scientific questions specific to the field of Health. Aimed at partnerships that bring together academic and clinical institutions, it awards €50,000 per project for a period of 18 months. More information here. |
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FCT RESTART Programme - 3rd Edition | The RESTART Programme supports PhD researchers who have recently taken parental leave, thereby promoting equal opportunities in scientific careers. Proposals may be supported for a maximum duration of 18 months and up to a funding limit of €50,000. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 16.07.2025 | |
R&D@USA 2026: Support for Research in the USA | This programme aims to support research placements in the USA for Master’s students, PhD candidates, and researchers who have completed their PhD within the last three years and are affiliated with Portuguese institutions. Placements must last at least four months, promote scientific innovation, and strengthen Portuguese-American partnerships. Financial support of up to €1,500/month is available. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 31.10.2025 | |
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EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2025 | With a total budget of €120 million, four calls are now open under the EIC Pathfinder programme, which supports innovative and disruptive technologies in the following areas: plant biotechnology, robotics, generative AI for cancer diagnosis and treatment, and circular production of renewable fuels and materials. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 29.10.2025 | |
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025 | This call will support international doctoral programmes developed by consortia that address needs across various Research and Innovation areas. It offers the scientific community opportunities to engage with both academic and non-academic sectors and provides training in skills relevant to long-term innovation and employability. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 25.11.2025 | |
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 | Estrela Netoi3S Researcher and Professor | Research Activity in Biomedical Engineering and Neurosciences | Read Interview
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 | José RibeiroFADEUP / CIAFEL / ITR Professor and Researcher | Research Activity in Sports Sciences | Read Interview
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... In 2024, the University of Porto achieved a record number of participations in the COST programme, surpassing 400 Actions and involving more than 700 researchers? Learn more here.
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