Science4Policy: Call Science Studies for Public Policy

The Notice of the Call for the first edition of Call Science4Policy (S4P-23): Call Science Studies for Public Policy, launched by FCT in collaboration with the Center for Competence in Planning, Policy, and Prospective Studies in Public Administration (PlanAPP).

With a budget allocation of €1 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 €40,000 and €50,000 per thematic area, depending on the thematic area.

Applications will be accepted between October 13, 2023, and 5:00 p.m. on November 14, 2023 (Mainland Portugal time).

After consulting with the Public Administration Planning and Forecasting Services Network (RePLAN), 22 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 refer to the Call page.