The research career in Portugal is linked to the application for research grants. These grants are used to conclude the contract between the scholarship holder(researcher) and the entity that welcomes him, who in turn finances the research. These grants can take on a public or private character, depending on the type of entity that hosts them. National or foreign citizens (from European Union Member States of the European Union) can apply for research grants awarded in the scope of R&D projects and institutions (public or private research institutions, dedicated to scientific research and technological development) or from third countries, resident or not in Portugal.
Scholarships can take the following types:
Grants within the scope of R&D projects:
- Invited Scientist Scholarships (BCC)
- Post-Doctoral Grants (BPD)
- Research Grants (BI)
- Scientific Initiation Scholarships (BIC)
- Research Technician Scholarships (BTI)
Grants within the scope of R&D Institutions:
- Invited Scientist Scholarships (BCC)
- Science and Technology Management Scholarships (BGCT)
- Post-Doctoral Grants (BPD)
- Research Integration Grants (BII)
- Research Grants (BI)
- Scientific Initiation Scholarships (BIC)
- Research Technician Scholarships (BTI)
We can search for information on this topic on the EURAXESS Portugal platform (national portal integrated in the European network supported by the European Commission) which is managed by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) Portuguese government agency responsible for assessing and financing the science sectors, technology and innovation, in all areas of knowledge. Through these bodies it is possible to find updated information on applications / competitions for research grants and submission of the curriculum.
In addition to this, there is also the possibility of applying for research grants from universities, polytechnic institutes or some entities such as: the Gulbenkian Foundation, the Gulbenkian Science Institute (IGC), Luso-American Foundation (FLAD), Fundação Oriente or through of Fulbright scholarships that are funded by the Luso-American Cultural Commission – Fulbright Commission. All requirements, deadlines, values, procedures and necessary information will be on the respective links.
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