Newsletter 58 | December 2025 |
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 | Science @ U.Porto |
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Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of this Award, which aims to promote and recognise the efforts of the institution’s academic staff and researchers in the areas of scientific output and the acquisition of funding for scientific research activities. More information here. |
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Applications are now open for the 5th edition of U.Porto 3MT®, an academic competition aimed at U.Porto PhD students, who are challenged to present their research in a pitch lasting just 3 minutes to a non-specialist audience. Applications are open throughout December 2025. More information here. |
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This initiative brought together the teams that support scientific activity across the U.Porto ecosystem, in its various dimensions. The meeting promoted knowledge sharing, networking and the creation of synergies, while also highlighting the work of science managers. Watch the video here. |
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The new digital platform of the EUGLOH Alliance brings together academic and collaboration opportunities among the 9 partner universities. The platform facilitates the creation of international networks and partnerships, allowing students, teaching staff, researchers and technical staff to find and share events, internships, mobility opportunities, partner searches for proposal development, among others. Access the platform here. |
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ERA4Health European Partnership - PREVENT-OO Call | The PREVENT-OO call aims to fund transnational projects exploring the causes and prevention of overweight and obesity. Projects may focus on biological, environmental and lifestyle mechanisms, or on public health and prevention strategies. Consortia must include between 3 and 5 partners from at least three countries. Project duration is 36 months, and the maximum FCT funding for Portuguese entities ranges between €150,000 and €250,000. | + information | | 🕗 Fecho 21.01.2026 | |
la Caixa Health Promotion Research Call | This call aims to fund “applied research” that develops and evaluates evidence-based interventions for health promotion and disease prevention in areas such as mental health, women’s health, childhood/adolescence, nutrition and healthy lifestyles, healthy ageing, and chronic disease management. Project duration and funding vary according to the type of project: between 2 and 3 years, and between €500,000 and €1,250,000 | + information | | 🕗 Fecho 25.02.2026 | |
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L’Oréal Portugal Medals of Honour for Women in Science - 2025 edition | This award supports advanced scientific research studies at postdoctoral level in the fields of Sciences, Engineering and Technologies for Health or the Environment. The funding amount is €15,000. Applicants must have obtained their PhD less than 5 years prior to the opening date of the call and must not turn more than 35 years old by the end of the current year (2025). | + information | | 🕗 Fecho 30.01.2026 | |
Individual Call to Scientific Employment Stimulus - 8th Edition | This call aims to support PhD researchers who wish to carry out research in Portuguese institutions, regardless of nationality or scientific field. The call distinguishes scientific profiles according to career maturity, covering researchers from early-stage PhD holders (Junior Researcher) to researchers with a consolidated career path (Assistant Researcher). | + information | | 🕗 Fecho 29.02.2026 | |
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 | Francisco MoreiraCIBIO-InBIO / BIOPOLIS Researcher | Research Activity in Biodiversity | Read Interview
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 | Teresa FernandesFEP / Cef.up Professor and researcher | Research Activity in Marketing | Read Interview
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... the BIP PROOF programme, promoted by U.Porto Inovação, funds projects to transform research results into prototypes, feasibility studies or even new businesses? Learn more here.
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Science @ U.Porto | Our aim is to, each month, share relevant information with the entire R&D ecosystem of U.Porto, directly communicating with teaching staff, researchers, PhD students, and support teams for scientific activities. Follow us and stay updated on the latest news, events, and opportunities in R&D! Suggestions for the next issue? Get in touch! |
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Research and Projects Office (SIP) | Our mission is to support U.Porto's research policy and strategy, foster internal and interinstitutional relationships, and assist in securing external funding for scientific activities. We work within the research ecosystem network. Questions about who does what? How to participate in or develop R&D projects? Visit our dedicated U.Porto Portal! |
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