Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) is the national funding agency that supports science, technology and innovation, in all scientific domains, under responsibility of the Ministry for Science, Technology and Higher Education.
FCT’s vision is:
- To establish Portugal as a global reference in science, technology and innovation
- Ensure that knowledge generated by scientific research is used fully, for economic growth and the well-being of all citizens.
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, fosters the participation of the scientific community in international projects and promotes knowledge transfer between R&D centres and industry. Working closely with international organisations, FCT coordinates public policy for the Information and Knowledge Society in Portugal and ensures the development of national scientific computing resources.
The results of FCT accomplishments are, in essence, the outcome of the work carried out by the individual scientists, research groups and institutions that are funded by FCT.
FCT’s budget encompasses funds from the Portuguese state budget and European structural funds.
For 2015, FCT's budget for science funding was €460 million.
Website: http://www.fct.pt/
Rui MUNHA | ||
Function | Science Officer | ![]() |
Division | Department of International Relations (DRI) | |
name.surname(at)fct.pt | ||
Phone | +351 21 391 15 38 | |
Areas of expertise |
International Cooperation |
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Role in Water JPI activities |
Governing Board representative - voting member
Water RDI Mapping in Europe: Task Leader Knowledge hub: Task Leader SRIA: partner Task Force on Alignment: Leader Task Force on International Cooperation and Task Force on Research Infrastructures: Partner |
Germana SANTOS | ||
Function | Science and Technology Manager / International Relations Officer | ![]() |
Division | Department of International Relations (DRI) | |
name.surname(at)fct.pt | ||
Phone | +351 21 391 15 69 | |
Areas of expertise |
Transnational Cooperation |
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Role in Water JPI activities |
Governing Board second representative
Water RDI Mapping in Europe: Task Leader |