The promotion and strengthening of the capabilities of scientific and technological institutions, through the participation of their research teams in scientific research and technological development projects in various scientific areas, is a priority of science and technology policy.
The FCT regularly opens Calls proposals to fund research projects carried out by teams of researchers, promoting both Calls for proposals in all scientific areas and Calls for proposals Calls on specific scientific topics and areas.
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For contacts with FCT regarding the financing of R&D projects, please use the following email addresses, depending on the subject to be addressed:
R&D projects
Requests for information regarding ongoing R&D projects. The subject line of the email must include the full FCT reference number for the project (except for requests for general information/clarification).
Projects – Financial Management
Requests for information on payments made by FCT to R&D projects.
Updated on January 7, 2026