The annual Calls of FCT R&D Projects in All Scientific Domains seeks to increase the national and international competitiveness of science and technology, as well as to contribute to innovation and knowledge transfer, and to the achievement of the global aspirations defined in Agenda 2030: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Call of RTD&D projects in all scientific areas is carried out on an annual basis. The evaluation is carried out by panels of independent experts, predominantly affiliated to foreign institutions, experienced and of recognized merit and competence, constituted by scientific field, scientific area and scientific sub-area.
The Calls can be used to finance one or more of the following types of projects:
- Scientific research and technological development projects addressing original and relevant scientific questions or concepts, with reference to international standards, that contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge and from which result indicators of achievement of scientific production in the course of the project.
- Exploratory research projects corresponding to scientific or technological research aimed at exploring ideas or concepts that are considered to have originality and/or innovative potential.
Results of the last 4 editions of Call of R&D Projects in All Scientific Domains:
Updated August 9, 2024