Call joint projects between IC&DT Portugal and India 2020

The FCT published today the call for applications for joint scientific research and technological development (IC&DT) projects between Portugal and India. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. (Lisbon time) on July 31, 2020.

This Call, opened under the Memorandum of Understandingsignedbetween the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT I.P.) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST, India) in March 2019, aims to support joint R&D projects in the following scientific areas: Biotechnology; Energy; Environment; Sustainable Infrastructure; Climate Change; Disaster Management; Marine Science and Technology.

This initiative aims to foster scientific and technological cooperation between Indian and Portuguese researchers, developing scientific partnerships between research groups in both countries through the creation and strengthening of research networks, reinforcing bilateral cooperation in science and technology, and promoting knowledge sharing between Indian and Portuguese scientists.

The Call projects for a maximum period of 36 months, with a maximum funding limit of €100,000 for national teams, with the DST providing co-financing for teams from India.

All applications must be submitted in English via the FCT R&D Calls Portal. The application form and guidance on how to complete the form will be available shortly.