Newsletter 53 | July 2025 |
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 | Science @ U.Porto |
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Mónica Sousa from i3S is the latest recipient of this prestigious European research grant, awarded for the development of the CORDheal project, which aims to explore new therapies for spinal cord injuries. More information here. |
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The latest edition of this FCT programme will support 11 researchers from the U.Porto community, mostly under the outgoing modality. Applications for this call are open until the end of the year, for research mobility periods in 2026. More information in the tab 'Results' here. |
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This internal initiative is accepting applications until 4 August, with a total of €110,000 available to support proof-of-concept projects within the University of Porto’s research ecosystem. This edition focuses on several thematic areas within the fields of Health and Technology. More information here. |
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9th Eurostars Programme Call | This call will support international collaborative R&D projects. Consortia must be led by SMEs and include at least two independent entities from two different countries. Projects can last up to 36 months, and funding for Portuguese partners is managed by ANI, covering up to 85% of project costs for universities. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 04.09.2025 | |
Cancer Mission 2025 (Horizon Europe) | Six new calls have recently been launched under the Cancer Mission, with a total budget of approximately €106 million. Funded projects, lasting up to 48 months, should address topics such as cancer prevention and treatment, including paediatric and geriatric clinical trials, innovative surgeries, and the impact of environmental exposure, among others. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 16.09.2025 | |
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Portugal–Germany Bilateral Cooperation 2025: Joint Call | This call supports applications for international mobility projects across various scientific fields. Projects can last up to 25 months, with eligible expenses directly related to researcher mobility covered up to €2,500 per year. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 12.09.2025 | |
Innovative Health Initiative Call 11 | This call aims to fund projects in the health field, covering topics such as type 1 diabetes, infections and non-communicable diseases, brain dysfunction, and AI-based pharmacovigilance. Projects may run for up to 60 months, with a total call budget of €120 million. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 09.10.2025 | |
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 | Fernanda RibeiroFLUP / CITCEM Professor and Researcher | Research Activity in Information Science | Read Interview
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 | Tiago CampanteFCUP / CAUP / IA Professor and Researcher | Research Activity in Astronomy | Read Interview
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... The University of Porto is currently establishing the Porto Research Data Centre (PoRDC), its future hub for research data management, reinforcing its commitment to Open Science and best practices in data stewardship? Learn more here.
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