FCT 2012 ANNOUNCEMENT

Following higher instructions, the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia wishes to inform that the following calls in all scientific domains will be offered in 2012:

1. PROJECTS

Calls open sequencially in four scientific areas:
a) Life and Health Sciences, open between 15th February and 15th March 2012
b) Exact and Engineering Sciences, open between 1st February and 29th March 2012
c) Natural and Environmental Sciences, open between 21st March and 19th April 2012
d) Social Sciences and Humanities, , open between 3rd April and 3rd May 2012
The outcome of the calls will be available during the second semester of 2012 so that projects can start in January 2013.

2. CONTRACTS FCT FOR RESEARCHERS. NATIONAL CALL

This call will allow PhD level researchers to apply for a 5-year supported by FCT. The selection process will evaluate the merit of the candidate and the quality of the scientific program.

The call will be open between 6th March and 3rd April 2012. The outcome of the cal will be available during the second semester of 2012 so as to allow contracts to initiate from October 2012.

3. FELLOWSHIPS

Calls for «Bolsas de Doutoramento e Pós-Doutoramento» will be open between 2nd May and 28th June 2012.

The «regulamentos» and «editais» of all calls will be published at least two weeks prior to the starting date of applications.