Science4Policy 2nd Edition: Call Science Studies for Public Policy

TheNotice of the Call second edition of Call Science4Policy (S4P-24): Call Science Studies for Public Policy has just been published, launched by FCT in collaboration with theCenter for Competence in Planning, Policy, and Prospective Studies in Public Administration (PlanAPP).

With a budget allocation of €1.35 million, the Call support the production of scientific knowledge that responds to specific needs identified in various areas of public policy. The objective is to provide evidence that contributes to decision-making and the definition and implementation of policies involving different areas of government.

It is intended for researchers affiliated with research units, State Laboratories, and Associate Laboratories, among other bodies within the National Science and Technology System. The studies will have a maximum duration of 12 months. The maximum amount to be allocated to each research team is between €35,000 and €50,000 per thematic area, depending on the thematic area.

Applications will be accepted between February 29, 2024, and 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2024 (Mainland Portugal time).

After consulting the RePLAN Public Administration Planning and Forecasting Services Network, 32 thematic areas were defined that respond to the current challenges facing our country, falling within the Thematic Agendas of the Portugal 2030 Strategy and consistent with the strategic and cross-cutting challenges that Portugal is facing.

For more information, please referto the Call page.