Session of the FCT's 25th anniversary program dedicated to "Advanced Training and Doctorates"

On March 3, 2022, the University of Aveiro will host the second scientific conference of the program commemorating the 25th anniversary of the FCT, which will be dedicated to the theme "Advanced Training and Doctorates" (program).

The session, which will take place in the Renato Araújo Auditorium, will open with speeches by the Chair of the FCT Governing Board, Helena Pereira, and the Rector of the University of Aveiro, Paulo Ferreira. In the morning, the proceedings will address various sub-topics such as: "The role of doctorates in scientific development and competitiveness"; "Doctoral programs in Portugal: a look at the DGES records"; "Doctorates in R&D: characterization and evolution over the last 25 years"; "Strengthening Portuguese public administration: the role of doctorates"; "The contribution of doctorates to the competitiveness of Portuguese companies"; closing with a presentation by the President of the FCT Board of Directors, entitled "25 years of doctorates in Portugal."

During the afternoon, there will be two panel discussions dedicated to the topics: "The context of doctoral degrees" and "Pathways from academia to business." The session will be closed by the Minister of Science, Technology, and Higher Education, Manuel Heitor.

Throughout its 25 years of activity, advanced training has remained a priority for FCT, which annually opens Calls for the award of Studentships for doctoral degrees in all scientific areas, with high levels of competitiveness, in which evaluation panels of recognized scientific merit participate. Investment in advanced training has been an essential driver for a National Science and Technology System of excellence with a renewed critical mass, rejuvenated and creative.

The session will be broadcast online, via a link available on the commemorations program page. Attendance is free, but prior registration is required. See the session program, now available.

Upcoming sessions:

Scientific Employment and Scientific Careers
March, Coimbra

Scientific Institutions
April, Porto

Science 2022: Encounter with Science and Technology, celebrating 25 years of FCT
May, Lisbon

R&D Activities and Projects
June, Vila Real

Open Science, Repositories, and Online Library
July, Braga

Summer with Science
August: Bragança

Scientific Culture and Living Science
September, Faro

Advanced Computing
October, Guimarães

International Scientific Cooperation
November, Évora

The FCT and science in Portugal and Europe
December, Lisbon

(The dates and locations of the sessions will be announced shortly.)