Research organizations are the backbone of national science and knowledge creation. They are the place where non-business research and innovation is carried out, bringing together critical capacity and promoting a working environment that stimulates scientific creativity, the attraction of talent, scientific careers and advanced training of human resources.
The research carried out at these institutions covers all scientific fields, namely: life and health sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, engineering and technology sciences, exact sciences and natural and environmental sciences.
The "Science Law" establishes the legal framework for institutions dedicated to research and development (R&D) and defines the general principles for their evaluation and funding.
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For contacts with FCT within the scope of Support for R&D Institutions, please use the following e-mail addresses, depending on the matter to be dealt with.
ICT networks
General requests for information on the Multi-annual Financing Program for R&D Units.
Team updates
Requests for information and monitoring of the annual process of updating the teams of R&D units funded by FCT.
Unit Evaluation
Requests for information and monitoring of the periodic evaluation processes of R&D Units.
Updated on 7 May 2025