Funding Programmes

FCT supports the scientific community in Portugal through different funding programmes, aimed at scientists, research teams and R&D centres. These programmes allow FCT to support advanced training, research, creation and access to research infrastructures, promotion of international networks and collaborations, communication of science and interaction with companies.

• Fellowships (Doctoral program, Protocols and partnerships, Short-lived)
• Scientific employment
• R&D projects

<aside> 💡 More info: https://www.fct.pt/en/

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Applications

FCT information system

myFCT is an online system for managing the entire funding life cycle granted by FCT and is designed to support the process of applying, reviewing, approving and managing grants in a single system. Registration on myFCT is initially made through CIÊNCIA ID platform, where you will be assigned a unique identifier and authenticator – CIÊNCIA ID.

<aside> 💡 NOTE 1: students and supervisors must create a CIÊNCIA ID to have access to the platforms of curricular and application management, CIÊNCIAVITAE and myFCT, respectively.

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<aside> 💡 NOTE 2: Ready carefully the Application Guide available in myFCT platform.

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Curricular management platform

Applicants may only use the curricular management platform CIÊNCIAVITAE. This platform produces a unique CV that may be used nationally or internationally.

<aside> 💡 NOTE: students and supervisors must create a CV using CIÊNCIAVITAE platform.

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Calendar of Calls

Calls are open for a short period, prepare your application ahead of time!

<aside> 💡 Check the calendar at FCT >> Calls >> Calendar of Calls

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