Call Portugal-UK Bilateral Research Fund (BRF)

Since 2019, Portugal and the United Kingdom have become even closer in terms of research. On June 1, 2019, FCT signed a protocol with PARSUK – Association of Portuguese Researchers and Students in the United Kingdom, an entity created in 2008 to promote communication within the Portuguese community of researchers and students in the United Kingdom. This protocol, valid until 2022, aims to promote scientific diplomacy between the United Kingdom and Portugal and bring the scientific communities of both countries closer together.

One of the first initiatives under this partnership is the Call Portugal-UK Bilateral Research Fund (BRF), which aims to establish and develop research links between universities and research institutes in both countries. Applications are open until January 31, 2020 in all scientific domains, and the Call provides funding of up to 3000 euros to support the establishment of networks between institutions and people in the United Kingdom and Portugal. The project duration should be between 3 and 6 months, and may include multiple missions during that period. The allocated amount may also be used to cover costs associated with the research itself, such as laboratory consumables, software licenses, or assistance with data collection and analysis. Applicants must have valid contractual affiliation to UK or Portuguese institutions for the duration of the project.

The most detailed information about this Call can be found on the FCT website or on the PARSUK website .