Calls funding for R&D projects in all scientific fields, with 4,439 applications

Applications for the 2023 edition of Call Exploratory Projects in All Scientific Fields (PEX) and the Call Scientific Research and Technological Development Projects (IC&DT) in All Scientific Fields closed on March 1 and March 21, respectively. A total of 4,439 applications were received for the two Calls adopted the simplified cost methodology for the first time.

Call exploratory projectsin all scientific fields (PEX) – 2023

A total of 1,889 applications were submitted, with a total funding request of €93.3 million. Fifty-six percent of these applications were led by female researchers, and 8.2% were led by researchers of foreign nationality. 22% of applications fall within the field of Medical and Health Sciences, 18% within Engineering and Technology Sciences, 16% within Social Sciences, 15% within Natural Sciences, 13% within Exact Sciences, 9% within Humanities, and 8% within Agricultural Sciences. This Call a financial envelope of €20 million.

Call for scientific research and technological development (IC&DT) projects in all scientific fields – 2023, co-financed by FCT

A total of 2,550 applications were submitted, with a total requested funding of €626.4 million. Of these, 54% are led by female researchers and 8.2% are led by researchers of foreign nationality. 27% of applications were in Engineering and Technology Sciences, 21% in Medical and Health Sciences, 16% in Natural Sciences, 13% in Social Sciences, 9% in Agricultural Sciences, 9% in Exact Sciences, and 5% in Humanities.

With a financial envelope of €120 million (€65 million PT2030/ERDF and €55 million FCT), corresponding to an increase of 118% compared to 2022, this Call from synergies between the science area and all regional management authorities and COMPETE.

The FCT will distribute all of its funds exclusively according to scientific merit, regardless of the nature of the project (fundamental or applied), whether the project originates from a convergence region, or whether the project has been selected for ERDF funding.