Call Exploratory Call from the UTAustin Portugal Program

The FCT announced the provisional results ofCall Exploratory Projects under the UTAustin Portugal Program, witheight projects recommendedfor funding out of 37 eligible applications. The funding allocated to each project ranges from €19,400 to €50,000, resulting in a total investment of €368,771.80 from the FCT budget.

The Call support research teams from non-business entities within the National Scientific and Technological System and the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) that work collaboratively on research activities in the main scientific areas of the UTAustin Portugal Program.

The projects recommended for funding aim to investigate: 3D tumor models; self-immolating nanogels; intelligent tribological systems; 3D printing of nitrogen-rich nanoporous carbons; pyroelectrically generated electrons; self-powered nanomaterials; 2D photonic memristive devices; nano-additive polymer ionic liquids.

The UTAustin Portugal Program is part of a network of international cooperation programs between Portugal and institutions in various countries under the goPORTUGAL – Global Partnerships in Science and Technology initiative, promoted by FCT.