FCT has launched the Calls for Proposals for R&D Projects in all Scientific Fields, including projects with funding of up to €250,000 and exploratory projects with funding of up to €50,000. Applications are open until 16 February 2024.

Type of projects:

  1. Scientific research and technological development projects (IC&DT) in all scientific fields – 2023
  • Applications close on 16 February 2024 at 06 p.m;
  • Duration up to 36 months;
  • Maximum funding of 250,000 euros per project;
  • This call is funded by the FCT via the State Budget, and co-financed through European funds by COMPETE 2030 and the Regional Operational Programmes for the North, Centre, Lisbon, Alentejo and Algarve, promoting synergies between various sources of funding for national scientific research. More information here.
  • Applications must be submitted via Balcão dos Fundos, at balcaofundosue.pt, using an electronic form that will only be available on 8 January 2024.

2. Scientific research and technological development projects (IC&DT) in all scientific fields – 2023

  • Applications are open and close on 16 February 2024 at 05 p.m;
  • Duration of 18 months;
  • Maximum funding of 50,000 euros per project;
  • The budget allocation is 20 million euros (with exclusively national funds, provided by FCT) to support a universe of more than 400 projects. More information here.
  • Applications must be submitted via the myFCT platform.