Science4Policy: Call for Science Studies for Public Policy

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

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

It is aimed at researchers working in research units, State Laboratories and Associate Laboratories, among other organizations in the National Science and Technology System. The studies will last a maximum of 12 months. The maximum amount to be awarded to each research team is between 40 and 50 thousand euros per thematic line, depending on the thematic line.

Applications will be submitted between October 13, 2023 and 5pm on November 14, 2023 (mainland Portugal time).

After consulting the Planning and Foresight Services Network of the Public Administration, RePLAN, 22 thematic lines were defined that respond to current challenges facing our country, falling within the framework of the Thematic Agendas of the Portugal 2030 Strategy and in coherence with the strategic and transversal challenges facing Portugal.

For more information, see the Call page.