FCT

FCT’s mission is to continuously promote the advancement of knowledge in science and technology in Portugal, attain the highest international standards in quality and competitiveness, in all scientific and technological domains, and encourage its dissemination and active role in society and in economic growth.

FCT pursues its mission by funding fellowships, studentships and research contracts for scientists, research projects, internationally competitive research centres and state-of-the-art infrastructures, via competitive calls with international peer-review. FCT ensures Portugal’s participation in international scientific organisations, promotes the participation of the scientific community in international projects, and stimulates knowledge transfer between R&D centres and industry. Working closely with international organisations, FCT coordinates public policy for R&D and ensures the development of national scientific computing resources. FCT also provides the institutional framework for the Research Councils.