13 Dec 2013 SCOAP3 Open Access Initiative kicks off in January 2014 CERN has confirmed the launch of the initiative that will make a vast number of scientific articlesin the field of particle physics available on an open access basis.
13 Dec 2013 First Horizon 2020 Calls launched The first Calls the new European framework program for research and innovation were launched this week, outlining funding opportunities for 2014 and 2015.
03 Dec 2013 Clarification on the evaluation of the FCT Call Researchers 2013 FCT clarifies doubts about evaluators and members of the evaluation panel, prior hearing and contracting, publication of results and signing of program contracts.
29 Nov 2013 4th edition of Going Local Portugal, in Lisbon The 4th edition of Going Local Portugal will be held on December 12, 2013, at the Pavilhão do Conhecimento in Lisbon. Find out more about the topics being discussed.
29 Nov 2013 Bibliometric study complementary to the Evaluation of R&D Units 2013 FCT has organized an online information session to support the national scientific community wishing to participate. Find out more about the session.
20 Nov 2013 FCT and Portuguese Communications Foundation formalize partnership During Science and Technology Week, the Portuguese Communications Foundation (FPC) and the FCT signed a protocol to promote and disseminate scientific research.
14 Nov 2013 New form of azeda reproduction identified in the Iberian Peninsula A team of researchers from the University of Coimbra has identified a new way of reproducing an invasive plant on the Iberian Peninsula, with potential effects on some agricultural crops.
06 Nov 2013 First estimate of the mass of an Earth-like exoplanet The recent results of an international team that includes CAUP open up prospects for the discovery and description of Earth-like planets outside our solar system.
05 Nov 2013 Call for the creation of a Research Infrastructure Roadmap receives 124 applications See the breakdown by scientific area of the proposals submitted to the Call.
01 Nov 2013 Understand the mechanisms that ensure healthy cells A study published in the journal Current Biology by IGC researchers identifies an intrinsic mechanism for self-regulation of structures essential for cell division.
07 Oct 2013 Intelligent Specialization Strategy Days 2014-2020 begin today Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Energy and Materials & Raw Materials are the topics under discussion at the first Strategic Reflection Day.
17 Sep 2013 The impact of the Teacher-Tutor figure demonstrated A study carried out at the University of Coimbra shows the impact of direct support from teacher-tutors in reducing absenteeism and school failure.
