Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)
Call for R&D Projects in All Scientific Fields 2025
Original deadline March 11, 2026; extended to March 25, 2026. As of today (2026-05-24) the deadline has passed — call appears closed (over 4,700 applications received).
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FCT's Call for R&D Projects in All Scientific Fields 2025 funds scientific research and technological development across all disciplines, with €104 million allocated in this round. The call is open to Portuguese R&D institutions and evaluated by international expert panels. This annual programme supports both mainstream research projects and exploratory research initiatives.
Details
| Funder | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) |
| Budget | €104 million (total allocation) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-11 |
| Eligible countries | PT |
Eligibility & scope
Annual call for scientific research & technological development projects and exploratory research projects across all scientific fields. Open to Portuguese R&D institutions. Evaluation by panels of independent international experts. Budget allocation of €104 million for the 2025 edition.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers and teams based at Portuguese R&D institutions
- •Projects across all scientific fields and disciplines
- •Both mainstream research and exploratory research initiatives
- •Teams with capacity to deliver within FCT's project management requirements
Key Dates
- •Deadline was March 25, 2026 (call now closed; over 4,700 applications received)
- •Next expected call in November 2026
- •Annual programme
Tips for Applicants
- ✓International peer review is rigorous; align your proposal with the evaluation criteria published by FCT before writing.
- ✓Exploratory research projects have a separate track, clarify whether your idea fits mainstream or exploratory and frame accordingly.
- ✓Budget planning must be realistic; FCT scrutinises cost justification and project feasibility together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding is available in FCT's R&D Projects call?
The 2025 edition allocated €104 million across all scientific fields and institution types.
Who is eligible to apply for FCT's R&D Projects call?
Researchers and teams based at Portuguese R&D institutions across all scientific fields.
Is FCT's R&D Projects call annual?
Yes, the call runs annually; the next expected round is in November 2026.
Are exploratory research projects funded separately in the FCT call?
Yes, the call includes both mainstream research and exploratory research projects as separate tracks.
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