FCT has launched the Call for Exploratory Research Projects in all scientific fields, with a focus on original projects for early career researchers, or on ideas or concepts with a high degree of innovation that demonstrate disruptive potential compared to previous work by more experienced researchers. The deadline for applications is 25 February at 5pm (Lisbon time).

  1. Applications must be submitted in English between 19th December 2024 and 25th February 2025, by 5pm Lisbon time, on a specific electronic form and submitted via the myFCT platform.
  2. The members of the project’s research team are responsible for submitting an updated version of their CVs in English on the CIÊNCIAVITAE platform.
  3. The maximum duration of projects is 18 months.
  4. The maximum funding per project is €60,000.00 (sixty thousand euros). The projects are fully financed by national funds through the FCT budget, with the call having a budget of €24 million.

The full details of this call can be found here.

CEI-Iscte is accepting expressions of interest for this call until 24 January.

If you have any questions, please contact cei@iscte-iul.pt