Research Networks Programme -
Programa Redes de Investigação
The Department of European Bilateral and Multilateral Relations, of the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia and the British Council Portugal administer the British Council / FCT programme, which supports thematic seminars and workshops with invited specialists from Portuguese and British institutions.
This is a prioritised programme under which groups of researchers and industry in both countries discuss and develop networking prospects with the specific aim of leading submissions to European programmes, together with other European and/or world partners. It supports thematic seminars and workshops and priority is also given to those arising from the Treaty of Windsor Programme / Acções Integradas Luso-Britânicas.
Priority areas:
- Genomics and Biotechnology
- Information Technology
- Nanotechnology
- Aeronautics and Space Technology
- Food Quality and Safety
- Environment, Sustainable Development, Global Changes, Ecosystems and Climate Change
- Marine Science and Technology
Applications can only be submitted by Portuguese institutions and are invited once a year, usually during May and June.
Application forms and procedure for applications are available from:
Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia and from the British Council Portugal.
For more information download:
2009 Application procedures (English) pdf-99k
2009 Application procedures (Portuguese) pdf-98k
2009 Application form (v2) pdf-174k
Please note that applications must be submitted simultaneously by e-mail to:
Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia
teresa.amaro@fct.mctes.pt
T +351 213 911 562
and
British Council
amelia.mendonca@pt.britishcouncil.org
T +351 213 214 506
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