Newsletter 55 | September 2025 |
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 | Science @ U.Porto |
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Rúben Pereira, from ICBAS/I3S, is the most recent recipient of this prestigious European research grant, which will enable the development of the FibroRevert project, aiming to reverse skin fibrosis using biomaterials and bioengineering platforms. More information here. |
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This new portal provides up-to-date information on R&D funding opportunities and allows the U.Porto scientific community to search for relevant grants and events according to each user’s specific interests. Access here. |
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The U.Porto scientific community was awarded 8 Fulbright Research Grants during the 2025/2026 academic year. These grants offer the opportunity to study or carry out research in the United States of America (USA). More information here. |
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11th Edition of the Gilead GÉNESE Programme | With the aim of encouraging research, the production and sharing of scientific knowledge, and enabling initiatives that lead to the implementation of best practices in patient care, the 11th edition of the GILEAD Génese Programme is dedicated to the fields of Oncology and Virology. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 30.09.2025 | |
2025 Call of the European Partnership Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) | This call, launched by the Driving Urban Transitions partnership, will support transnational R&D and innovation projects focusing on urban “transition pathways”: the 15-minute City, Circular Urban Economies and Positive Energy Districts. Consortia must include at least three entities from different countries, including one local or municipal authority. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 17.11.2025 | |
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6th Edition of the FCT Advanced Computing Project Call | This call provides machine time on the RNCA/CNCA platforms (HPC, AI and cloud) and accepts applications under four categories: A0 (experimental), A1 (development), A2 (regular) and A3 (large scale). Projects may run for a maximum of 6 to 12 months and can be extended up to 48 months in justified cases. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 10.11.2025 | |
HERA EU4Health Programme Calls | In collaboration with the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), the EU4H programme has launched four calls addressing: detection and medicines against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats; protective equipment; and diagnostic tests for vector-borne diseases. The total budget amounts to €30 million. | + information | | 🕗 Deadline 04.12.2025 | |
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 | Maria Helena FernandesFMDUP / LAVQ/REQUIMTE Professor and Researcher | Research Activity in Biomedical and Health Sciences | Read Interview
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 | Vítor VasconcelosFCUP / CIIMAR Professor and Researcher | Research Activity in Marine Biotechnology | Read Interview
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... U.Porto has seen exponential growth in securing European Research Council (ERC) grants, one of the most prestigious European funding instruments for frontier research? Learn more here.
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