A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant(s) (RG) under the project BioProtect – Advancing Area-based Management Tools to Accelerate the Protection and Restoration of Marine Biodiversity across the European Sea Basins, funded by the European Commission.
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant(s) (RG) under the project REWRITE – REWilding and Restoration of Intertidal Sediment Ecosystems for Carbon Sequestration, Climate Adaptation and Biodiversity Support, funded by the European Commission.
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant(s) (RG) under the project 2-DEPLAST: bioengineering of biopolymers towards the bio-based Degradation and Detection of PLASTics and PLASTicizers, funded by FCT through European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) of the European Union through the operational program COMPETE 2030 of Portugal 2030.
Deadline: 30 April 2026 The call for expressions of interest for the 2026 Bilateral Research Fund (BRF), organised by PARSUK – Portuguese Association of Researchers and Students in the United Kingdom, is now open. The initiative aims to strengthen scientific cooperation between Portugal and the United Kingdom, providing an opportunity to access funding for bilateral […]
Deadline: 26 April 2026 The Research Infrastructure Services for Renewable Energy (RISEnergy) has opened its fourth Transnational Access (TA) Call, offering researchers (including PhD students) from both academia and industry the opportunity to access cutting-edge research infrastructures across Europe. This call focuses on innovative solutions to improve energy systems and/or reduce the life cycle cost of energy technologies, […]
Deadline: 7 May 2026 UNESCO is awarding young researchers working on ecosystems, natural resources, and biodiversity. Applicants from developed countries (such as Portugal) are eligible in exceptional cases or if collaborating with developing countries. Priority is given to interdisciplinary projects carried out in biosphere reserves designated under the Man and the Biosphere Programme or potential […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the project SWIFT-AIR: Clean Air for Portugal: Establishing a high-resolution modelling system towards compliance with the ambient air quality legislation, funded by the FCT.
Deadline: 14 April 2026 The European Commission has opened a call for evidence to support the revision of the Water Framework Directive (WFD), the main EU law for protecting and improving the status of Europe’s waters. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the online consultation. This includes businesses, particularly those in the critical raw materials value chain, […]
Deadline: 6 May 2026EDITO, the public infrastructure of the European Digital Twin Ocean, invites individual applicants and consortia to integrate existing tools, models, or datasets into the EDITO platform. Up to €600,000 are available per third party, targeting projects addressing ocean and coastal challenges such as biodiversity, ecosystems, and climate for a duration of 10 […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the project QUIPACK – Food value chain intelligence and integrative design for the development and implementation of innovative food packaging according to bioeconomic sustainability criteria, funded by the FCT.
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 2 Research Grant(s) (RG) in the scope of the project Species targeted Multicomponent Advanced nanomateRials that deliver pesTicide (SMART) towards precision agriculture – a case-study exploration, funded by FCT.
Deadline: 31 March 2026 The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) has opened applications for the first 2026 call of its Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme. This Programme gives doctoral students the opportunity to utilise the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies and to […]
Deadline: 31 March 2026 The MIT Portugal Program, with the support of Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) is announcing a Call for Expressions of Interest under the Visiting Scholars Program, for visits to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) under the MIT Portugal Program. Teachers, researchers, and master’s or doctoral students may have a unique […]
Deadline: 20 April 2026 The Portuguese Society of Ecology (SPECO), with the support of the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), has opened the call for the Charles Buchanan Scientific Research Initiation Projects. This funding aims to support an original project in Ecology led by an ecologist with the PhD degree for less than three years, contributing […]
Deadline: 26 April 2026 Integrated Research Infrastructure Services for Climate Change Risks (IRISCC) is an Horizon Europe-funded project designed to empower society to understand, predict and build resilience to climate change risks by providing access to innovative research infrastructure (RI) services. IRISCC brings together a diverse network of RIs, including observatories, experimental facilities, modelling capabilities, […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) under the project ALGAELICIOUS – Microalgae as a sustainable food ingredient: innovation in nutrition, functionality and flavour, funded by COMPETE2030 and ALGARVE2030.
Deadline: 15 March 2026 To encourage research in sustainable development, the Réseau International de recherche sur les Organisations et le Développement Durable offers a thesis prize to recognise excellence in doctoral theses written on the subject. The prize is open to theses sustainable development, the societal responsibilities of businesses, and the relationship between productive organisations […]
Deadline: 31 March 2026 The new call for FCT-funded PhD Studentships is now open. As in previous editions, two lines are open: i) a general application line, for applications in all scientific areas and with research work to be carried out in scientific and academic institutions; ii) a specific application line for research grants whose […]
Deadline: 30 April 2026 Two calls for proposals are now open to fund research, development, and business innovation (R&D&I) projects aimed at developing and manufacturing critical technologies and/or preserving and strengthening their value chains in strategic sectors covered by the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), through investments in research and development at higher TRLs […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities s in the scientific area of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, to exercise the functions of the numerical modelling […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant(s) (RG) under the projectr Otimização de metodologias de amostragem não de material fecal de vertebrados silvestres para posterior análise genética e genómica, of of Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant(s) (RG) under the project NanoSeira – Quantum dot-based SEIRA nanosensors for monitoring organic micropollutants in aquatic environments, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology.
Deadline: 8 April 2026 The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has launched its Spring 2026 round of funding, which includes four funding opportunities targeting a variety of countries and disciplines. Researchers from Portugal may apply to the RSE International Joint Projects Grants, which offer support (up to £12,000) to facilitate international collaboration between researchers based […]
Deadline: 30 April 2026 The University of the Arctic (UArctic) has opened nominations for the 2026 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award, inviting proposals for early stage, action‑oriented ideas that aim to address the causes and impacts of climate change in the Arctic. The annual award recognises innovative concepts that have the potential to turn […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant(s) (RG) under the project ProAqua+ Development of multifunctional materials for biofilters in aquaculture: establishing new standards of quality and sustainability, funded by Centro 2030.
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Starting Research Grant (SRG) under the project KleptoSlug – Kleptoplasty: The sea slug that got away with stolen chloroplasts, reference ERC-2020-STG-949880, funded by the European Commission.
Deadline: 31 March 2026 The research infrastructure Instruct-ERIC has an open call to support small pilot research and development projects in any area of structural biology. The intent of this fund is to help researchers develop external funding for projects. Projects should propose research that is preliminary in nature with an expectation of collecting data […]
Deadline: 8 April 2026 The Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science are presented in partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies. This award aims to celebrate and support the achievements of women in science, as well as initiatives that encourage girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and pursue STEM careers worldwide. Are you […]
Deadline: 15 April 2026 The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Klinische Chemie und Laboratoriumsmedizin (DGKL – German Society for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine) has announced the latest call for its Award for Biochemical Analytics. With a strong focus on innovation, the prize recognises methodological breakthroughs in biochemical and molecular analysis, as well as major scientific discoveries […]
Deadlines: 16 April 2026 The European Commission (EC) has an open call for Horizon Europe’s Cluster Health. Within this cluster, there is a destination/broad thematic area that might be relevant for CESAM members, highly focused on climate change and health. The aims of this cluster include improving and protecting the health and well-being of citizens […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant (RG) under the project DEEPMap – Deep Learning-Based Prediction for Mapping Air Quality and Health Risks, funded by Foundation for Science and Technology/MCTES, I.P., through national funds (PIDDAC).
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant (RG) under the project Cut&Care GP – Green graphene-based antimicrobials for the control of phytopathogenic agents in Quercus suber L, funded by Foundation for Science and Technology/MCTES, I.P., through national funds (PIDDAC), co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) of the European […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant(s) (RG) under the project 2-DEPLAST: bioengineering of biopolymers towards the bio-based Degradation and Detection of PLASTics and PLASTicizers, funded by FCT through European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) of the European Union through the operational program COMPETE 2030 of Portugal 2030.
Deadline: 15 February 2026 The SCAR INSTANT Scientific Research Programme “Instability and Threshold in Antarctica” has the 2026 INSTANT Fellowship scheme open. The goal of SCAR INSTANT fellowships is to increase the engagement of Early Career Researchers (ECR) in INSTANT activities. PhD candidates and other ECR may apply for USD $7500, for a maximum duration […]
Deadline: 23 February 2026 As part of the activities of the European Water4All Partnership, FCT is inviting researchers to participate in a questionnaire on research and innovation in the field of water. The aim is to gather contributions for the development of the consortium’s Research and Innovation Strategy. The information collected will enable the identification […]
Deadline: 05 April 2026 The Research Institute for Sustainability – Helmholtz Centre Potsdam (RIFS) operates the annual Klaus Töpfer Sustainability Fellowship Programme. The fellowship is intended to support researchers who are committed to sustainable development and build bridges between science, politics and society. The chosen candidate is expected to pursue the project on site in Potsdam during […]
Deadlines: 14, 15 or 16 April 2026, depending on the call Several calls under Horizon Europe’s Cluster 6, focusing on Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, are now open. Cluster 6 supports transformative change of the EU economy and society to reduce environmental degradation, halt and reverse biodiversity decline, better manage natural resources, and […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of two Research Grants (RG) under the project NanoBioEscudo – Next-generation of bioinspired technologies for preventing marine biofouling, funded by FEDER funds through the “Programa Inovação e Transição Digital”.
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant(s) (RG) under Shellbloom- Desenvolvimento de novas dietas de microalgas para valorização de bivalves ao longo da cadeia de valor, cofunded by the programmes Algarve 2030, Compete 2030 and Lisboa 2030.
Deadline: 27 February 2026 Instruct-ERIC is offering the Early Career Researcher Award in partnership with Thermofisher to recognise outstanding scientific contributions of young investigators that establish an independent career. Awards will be issued for achievements in any area of integrated structural biology. Additional information can be obtained here. CESAM integrated members that are interested in obtaining more […]
Deadline: 06 April 2026 The Fonds de Dotation Roullier (Roullier Endowment Fund) has an open call for projects named “Soil Research 2026-29: Towards Better Understanding and Sustainable Management of Soil: Ecosystem Services and Innovations”. The aim of this call for projects is to encourage ambitious, innovative, multi-partner projects of general interest, both in France and internationally, by providing substantial […]
Deadline: 26 January 2026 The R4GREEN project (Research Ethics and integrity for the GREEN transition) has an open call for participants in a focus group to do a pilot test in the Re4GREEN micromodule on Sustainability and Eco-Justice in Research. The RE4GREEN micromodules can be used individually or together to guide students, researchers, citizen scientists, […]
Deadline: 23 March 2026 The Scottish charitable organisation Urban Studies Foundation (USF) has announced a new funding initiative aimed at tackling the most pressing challenges facing cities today. Topics of interest include the climate emergency, housing and food insecurity, pandemics and public health, threats to democracy, conflict or urbicide, artificial intelligence and technology, dispossession and […]
Deadlines: 26 March 2026 The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF)of Bielefeld University, Germany, seeks proposals from multidisciplinary research groups. The programme is open to scholars from all disciplines post-PhD, based in Germany and abroad. They can propose a research project to be conducted with a curated group of international colleagues (preferably). If their collaborative application […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the project SOILSPONGE – Improving the SOIL SPONGE function to adapt to climate change – quantifying agroecology-biochar synergies and trade-offs to sustainably combat desertification, funded by FCT
Deadline: 16 February 2026 The Ernst Schering Prize for Pioneering Basic Research in Biology, Medicine and Chemistry honours scientists worldwide whose pioneering research has yielded new, inspiring models or led to fundamental shifts in biomedical knowledge.The prize consists of a monetary award of €50,000. Additional information available here. CESAM integrated members that are interested in obtaining more […]
Deadline: 02 March 2026 The HIAS Fellowship Programme supports researchers to carry out a research project at the Hamburg Institute of Advanced Study in Hamburg, Germany. The programme enables candidates to work on projects of their own in a creative and open atmosphere, free from teaching or administrative obligations. Fellows are accompanied by a scholar/cultural professional from […]
Deadline: 08 March 2026 The European project MICROBES-4-CLIMATE(M4C) launched its 2nd Transnational Access (TNA) Call, inviting researchers to apply for access to cutting-edge research infrastructures, data, and expertise. This initiative aims to foster cross-border collaboration and accelerate scientific progress in microbial and environmental sciences. Researchers and PhD students working in fields such as biotechnology, agro-food, […]
Two tenders are hereby opened for the award of two Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) under the project REUSE – Enzymatic CO2 Capture in a Rotating Packed Bed and Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to Useful Products, funded by the Horizon Europe.
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) under the project NEXTGENCOAT – Redefining the NEXT GENeration of polymeric COATings: advancing biodegradability, sustainability, and revalorization, funded by the FCT.
Deadlines: 22 January 2026 (1st stage) | March to 23 April 2026 (2nd stage) The Social Observatory of the laCaixa Foundation has launched a new edition of the call to fund excellent, innovative and socially-oriented research projects. This call supports excellent social research projects that rely on robust quantitative evidence and an original and innovative approach […]
Deadline: 30 January 2026 Applications are now open for the L’Oréal Portugal Honor Medals for Women in Science. The laureates will carry out advanced studies of scientific research, at the post-doctoral level, within an institution in the national science and technology system, in the fields of Science, Engineering, and Technologies for Health or the Environment. […]
Deadline: 31 January 2026 The University of Aveiro has launched the call for the allocation of 10 PhD scholarships at University of Aveiro. Candidates in any of the fields of science in which the Research Units and Associate Laboratories of the University of Aveiro are working may apply. Eligibility Applicants who have previously benefitted from […]
Deadlines: 8 April 2026 (COFUND) | 16 April 2026 (Staff Exchanges) MSCA continues to support researchers at all stages of their careers and across all scientific disciplines, in Europe and beyond. Two calls are currently open: Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) and MSCA Staff Exchanges (MSCA-SE). Below you can find more details […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of two Research Grants (RG) under the project ProAqua+ Development of Multifunctional Materials for Biofilters in Aquaculture: Establishing New Standards of Quality and Sustainability, funded by Centro 2030.
Deadline: 29 January 2026 The eighth edition of the CEEC Individual funded by FCT is now opened. Similar to the last edition, there are no applications for the Principal Investigator category (only Junior and Assistant Researcher), and the contract will be for a maximum period of 3 consecutive or interpolated years up to a maximum […]
Deadline: 29 January 2026 The Promove Programme aims to support innovative initiatives in strategic areas for the development of inland regions with border dynamics that can be replicated in other regions with similar characteristics. A maximum of €250,000 per project will be funded for a period of three years. Additional information here. CESAM integrated members […]
Deadline: 06 February 2026 Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) funds the Young Investigator Group Preparation Programme (YIG Prep Pro). It is a training programme designed to offer junior researchers the best conditions for writing a successful third-party funding proposal for the establishment of a junior research group at KIT. It would always be a good mobility […]
Deadlines: 18 February 2026 (1st stage) | 08 July 2026 (2nd stage) Funding Agencies from 27 countries across Europe have announced a two-stage call for projects under the AgroEcology partnership. This call focuses on two key pillars of the agroecological transition: the genetic dimension and the social dimension. Portuguese institutions may request a maximum of 250 000 […]
Deadline: 15 December 2025 SCOR – Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research began a program in 2009 to enlist the services of ocean scientists, from both developed countries and developing countries, to teach short courses and to provide more extended on-site education and mentorship at developing country institutions. This program is open to any scientists who […]
Deadline: 19 December 2025 OYSTER is looking for enthusiastic, engaged and creative Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are willing to play an important role supporting young scientists in EuroMarine, as well as advocating for marine science and healthy oceans in general. OYSTER (Orienting Young ScienTists of EuroMarine) is EuroMarine’s permanent working group to support young […]
Deadline: 1 February 2025 Österreichischer Austauschdienst (OeAD – The Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research) is accepting applications for the 2026 Ersnt Mach grants. The grant programme invites students and young researchers from foreign universities to go to Austria for a research or study visit for a maximum of nine months. Areas […]
Deadlines: 11 February 2026 (1st stage) | 27 July 2026 (2nd stage) The European partnership FutureFoodS, focused on transforming Europe’s food production and consumption towards more sustainable and resilient systems, has launched the second co-funded call for transnational research projects. This two-stage call will fund innovative projects that that accelerate the transition towards more sustainable […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Research Grant(s) (RG) in the scope of R&D projects HEART – Health Effects of Air quality on urban Residents in PorTugal using individual-level data, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology/MCTES, I.P., through national funds (PIDDAC), co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) […]
Deadline: 20 January 2026 The Scientific Grand Prize of the Simone and Cino Del Duca Foundation is awarded on an annual basis to a French or European scientist and their team for an ambitious research project addressing a specified theme. For 2026, the research topic is: ‘Chemistry of and for the Environment’. The Prize will reward […]
Deadline: 31 January 2026 The Albert Einstein World Award of Science is an annual award which seeks to recognise and encourage scientific and technological research and development. It has a particular focus on research which has brought true benefit and wellbeing to humankind. Possible nominees are individuals or institutions in one of the following areas: […]
Deadline: 25 March 2026 FCT announced the 2025 call for R&D projects in all scientific domains. There will be funding for SR&TD projects (maximum funding per project: 250.000€; ca. 320 projects expected to be funded) and Exploratory projects (PEX) (maximum funding per project: 60.000€; ca. 400 projects expected to be funded). The main update in […]
Four tenders are hereby opened for the award of 4 Research Grants (RG) under ProAqua+ Development of Multifunctional Materials for Biofilters in Aquaculture: Establishing New Standards of Quality and Sustainability (Desenvolvimento de materiais multifuncionais para biofiltros em aquacultura: estabelecendo novos padrões de qualidade e sustentabilidade, CENTRO2030-FEDER-02594500.
Deadlines: 28 January 2026 (Incoming) & 18 February 2026 (Retaining) “La Caixa” Foundation has launched its INPhINIT call, offering funding opportunities for PhD students through two distinct schemes. The Incoming scheme supports international students seeking to pursue their doctoral studies at Spanish or Portuguese top research centers, while the Retaining scheme is designed for those […]
Deadline: 29 January 2026 LE STUDIUM Loire Valley Institute for Advanced Studies is funding several opportunities designed to attract experienced foreign researchers to the region for up to 12 months, where they join a research laboratory (including universities, public research institutions and enterprises). The programme promotes multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and intersectoral approaches. Additional information can be […]
Deadline: 31 January 2026 The annual DECHEMA Prize is presented annually by the DECHEMA Association for Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, a German membership organisation dedicated to promoting technological and scientific exchange. The award recognises outstanding research achievements in the area of technical chemistry, process engineering, biotechnology and chemical equipment studies. Winners receive a prize sum of €20,000. Additional […]
Deadline: 15 January 2025 This award aims to recognise a student (PhD, MSc, Lic.) who has published, as first author, an article (SCI journal) in the year to which the competition refers, on the theme of conservation and biodiversity of continental aquatic resources (estuaries and rivers). The winner of the competition will receive a cheque […]
Deadline: 31 December 2025 The COST Action Urban Tree Guard is conducting a survey to better understand the key challenges facing urban trees and forests, with a particular focus on threats from pests and disease in urban environments. Specifically, this survey investigates how university and post-university students (including PhD students) perceive and understand biosecurity issues […]
Deadline: 20 January 2026 The annual Volvo Environment Prize recognises environmental scientists and researchers, amongst others, for scientific excellence and contributions to wider society that in broad terms fall within the environmental and sustainability field. Winners may gain ~135,000€. Here you can find additional information including the most recent laureates and a list of FAQ. CESAM integrated […]
Deadline: 2 February 2026 The European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance, EUP OHAMR, launched the international call for projects entitled “Treatments and adherence to treatment protocols”. It will support projects to improve the treatment success rates of the patients, animals and plants affected by bacterial or fungal infections by providing new treatment options while reducing […]
Deadline: 27 February 2026 The recent call for proposals launched by Centro2030 aims to contribute to the enhancement of scientific knowledge and technology transfer to the regional economy by supporting technical diagnostics and/or the assessment of R&D opportunities in a business context that promotes the incorporation of product and/or process improvements. Individual business projects are […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Meteorology and Physical Oceanography, within the scope of the project “Equatorial wave forecasting […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Meteorology and Physical Oceanography , within the Horizon Europe REWRITE project – REWilding […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Postdoctoral Fellowship(s) (PDF) under the project PREMIUMALGAE, to perform R&I activities under the project “Premiumalgae – Premium Ingredients of Microalgae for Cosmetics, Nutraceutics and Aquaculture” (Operação N.º 21056, Código de Operação no Balcão dos Fundos COMPETE2030-FEDER-02185500) cofinanced by Fundo Europeu De Desenvolvimento Regional (FEDER) through […]
Deadline: 01 December 2025 The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) partnership is accepting applications from experts in the fields of mobility, energy and circularity to support the evaluation of project proposals submitted in the joint transnational Calls launched by DUT. Panel members will receive compensations for the reviewing activities. Additional information and application here. CESAM integrated members that […]
Deadline: 05 January 2026 This call for proposals aims to provide financial support to projects that promote business investment in R&I, increase knowledge-intensive economic activities and create value based on innovation through the development of new products, processes or services, or the introduction of significant improvements to existing products, processes or services in more technology- […]
Deadline: 15 January 2026 Fulbright Portugal, with the support of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), has opened applications for Fulbright Research Studentships and Fulbright PhD Studentships for the 2026/2027 academic cycle. With these grants, you will have the opportunity to carry out a period of research or to attend the first year of […]
Deadline: 16 March 2026 The global charitable foundation Wellcome has announced the Genomics in Context Awards – Collaborative Research at the Intersection of Genomics, Humanities, Social Sciences and Bioethics scheme. It will fund transdisciplinary teams to drive research breakthroughs at the crossroads of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics. Up to £500,000 is available for […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the project BioProtect – Advancing area-based management tools to accelerate the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity across the european sea basin (grant agreement no. 101157341), funded by the European Commission
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology, within the scope of the European project BMRex -Biocatalytic membranes for micro/nano […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for theexercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biochemistry, within the scope of the MIRACLE project, supported by the Operational Program Horizon […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biochemistry or a related scientific area, within the scope of the ENABLE project, […]
Deadline: 12 November 2025 The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership, a European Partnership under Horizon Europe, is announced its first Thematic Portfolio Call for Interest. This call aims to connect ongoing projects to create and boost networking activities for a 2-year period, from early 2026 to early 2028. Additional information can be read here. CESAM integrated members […]
Deadline: 13 November 2025 The results of R&D projects often require additional funding to demonstrate their potential and promote their transfer to the market. To this end, a new call of UACOOPERA for proof of concept projects is being launched, which will support the maturation of six UA technologies. A maximum of €12,000 per project […]
Deadline: 1 December 2025 International Ocean Drilling Programme (IODP3) Expedition GLACE-NS aims to investigate the North Sea Basin late Plio-Pleistocene succession and the environmental-ecological information it contains. This will help elucidate how glaciers, landscapes, climates, and shallow marine and coastal ecosystems evolved through a period of high-amplitude climate variability. Opportunities exist for researchers in all […]
An international call is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology, subarea of Ecology and Biodiversity, specialization area of Ecotoxicology, within the scope of […]
an international open call is being held for the recruitment of one (1) position of Assistant Researcher, in the scientific field of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, under an employment contract for an indefinite period, concluded under the Labor Code.
An international open call is being held for the recruitment of one (1) position of Assistant Researcher, in the scientific field of Biology, under an employment contract for an indefinite period, concluded under the Labor Code.
Deadline: 12 December 2025 Oklahoma City Zoo runs the annual Conservation Action Now (CAN) Grant to support the conservation of imperiled species, habitats and their surrounding communities around the world through species preservation, research and education. For the 2025 call, projects must involve research and/or conservation of amphibians and/or their habitats. Grants of up to […]
Deadline: 31 January 2026 The biennial Plowright Prize recognises individuals who have made a key contribution towards the control, management or eradication of infectious diseases of animals. The recipient’s prize money should be used to increase or improve knowledge within the field of infectious diseases of animals, as well as inspire the next generation of […]
Deadline: 1 February 2026 The Fondation Michel Serres (Michel Serres Foundation) organises every year the Michel Serres Prize for Interdisciplinary Theses. This award aims to reward a doctoral thesis that draws on at least one discipline from the exact sciences, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science or life sciences, and at least one discipline from […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, to exercise the functions of air quality modelling under […]
Deadline: 7 November 2025 FCT just confirmed its participation in the open call of the Partnership Biodiversa, co-funded by the European Commission, on “Restoration of ecosystem functioning, integrity, and connectivity” (referred to as BiodivConnect). Portuguese insitutions may request a maximum of 200 000 € if coordinating the proposal or a maximum of 125 000 € if participating […]
Deadline: 1 December 2025 The Horowitz Foundation provides grants to support doctoral researchers in all areas of the social sciences. It makes targeted grants for work in disciplines such as anthropology, area studies, economics, political science, psychology, sociology and urban studies, as well as newer areas such as evaluation research. The ultimate aim of the […]
Deadlines: 5 December of 2025 (Programmes) | 31 January of 2026 (Projects & Contributions) The Call for Decade Actions is open to initiatives that enhance the science-policy-society nexus, translating scientific evidence into policies for sustainable ocean management and community well-being. You can apply for endorsement of proposals rooted in the priorities outlined in the Barcelona Statement […]
Deadline: 15 January 2026 The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) administers the Branco Weiss Fellowship to support exceptional postdoctoral researchers, based anywhere in the world, seeking to conduct original, innovative research in the natural, engineering, and social sciences that are outside of the scope of mainstream research fields and engages with social, cultural, political, […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant (RG) under the project ‘Cut&Care GP – Green graphene-based antimicrobials for the control of phytopathogenic agents in Quercus suber L.‘ (COMPETE2030-FEDER-00799900) funded by FCT & COMPETE.
A call is now open for the award of 1 Postdoctoral Research Scholarship (BIPD) within the scope of the project ‘REUSE – Enzymatic CO2 Capture in a Rotating Packed Bed and Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to Useful Products‘ (GA 101172954), with financial support from Horizonte Europa.
Deadline: 31 October 2025 The MIND PhD24 project , coordinated by the University of Porto and with the University of Aveiro, the University of Minho and the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro as partners, promotes mobility opportunities for learning, internship or training purposes for students, teachers and administrative staff from the four academic communities. The main objective is to encourage the mobility with […]
Deadline: 10 November 2025 ITEA is the Eureka Network Cluster focused on international R&D and innovation projects in software. It is industry-oriented and covers a wide range of business opportunities facilitated by digitalisation, such as smart mobility, smart cities and energy. There is an open call to foster collaboration between a large international community of […]
Deadline: 01 December 2025 The ITOPF R&D Award provides financial support for projects aimed at enhancing knowledge and understanding of issues related to accidental marine pollution from ships. This initiative aims to encourage and facilitate organisations worldwide to develop ideas that can potentially offer solutions to some of the challenges faced by the spill response […]
Applications are open for one (1) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (BIPD) under the IC&DT project NEXTGENCOAT – New generation of polymeric coatings: more biodegradable, sustainable, and upcyclable, supported by the budget of the Operational Programme for Innovation and Digital Transition, through the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) of the European Union, and the Portuguese Foundation for […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 (one) Research Grant (RG)under ShoreSustain – Securing the long-term sustainability of highly mobile natural values: migratory shorebirds and their habitats funded by Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) & COMPETE (COMPETE2030-FEDER-00784000).
Deadline: 01 November 2025 As part of its College for Life Sciences junior research programme, the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin (Institute for Advanced Study Berlin) is funding the Gain Time To Think Fellowship. The fellowship offers time away from the regular lab work, teaching duties, and competitions for funds and positions and take researchers into a […]
Deadline: 28 November 2025 The project IRISCC – Integrated Research Infrastructures Services for Climate Change Risks, has launched its second call for Transnational Access. This call will provide researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals with the opportunity to access top research infrastructure services and facilities addressing climate change-driven risks. This is an excellent opportunity to access world-class infrastructure […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 (one) Research Grant(s) (RG) under NanoSEIRA – Quantum dot-based SEIRA nanosensors for monitoring organic micropollutants in aquatic environments funded by FEDER – Fundo Europeu de Desenvolvimento Regional funds through the COMPETE 2030 and by Portuguese funds through FCT.
Deadline: 30 October 2025 POLARIN is an international network of polar research infrastructures and their services including: Arctic and Antarctic research stations, research vessels and icebreakers operating at both poles, observatories, data infrastructures and ice and sediment core repositories. POLARIN provides integrated, challenge-driven, and combined transnational access to its infrastructures to facilitate interdisciplinary research on complex […]
Deadline: 10 November 2025 FCT’s annual Calls Advanced Computing Projects seek to increase the national and international competitiveness of science and technology, as well as contribute to innovation and knowledge transfer, and to the realization of the global aspirations defined in the 2030 Agenda. In this context, it is particularly important to promote and strengthen […]
Deadline: 14 November 2025 The Eni Award is an international award aiming to promote and reward research and technological innovation in energy. In particular, proposals are welcome that are devoted to promoting the use of breakthrough, experimental and innovative technologies, processes and tools, enabling a holistic perspective, and contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. […]
Deadline: 15 November 2025 Alternet, a network with CESAM as a member, is funding collaborative projects between its members (up to €10,000). This call aims to establish a more comprehensive and responsive approach to research and advocacy in biodiversity and ecosystems, ensuring broader recognition and comprehension of the work among scientists, policymakers, and the public. […]
A call is open for the award of (1) one Research Grant (BI), in the scientific areas of Biology, under the project ‘Bioprotect – advancing area-based management tools to accelerate the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity across the European Sea Basin” (grant agreement no. 101157341), funded by the Horizon Europe programme.
Deadline: 28 October 2025 The European project AQUARIUS provides free transnational access to European research infrastructures, supporting research that informs evidence-based marine and freshwater policies. The ultimate goal is to protect ecosystems, reduce pollution, and promote a sustainable blue economy. Topics Projects must contribute to at least one of the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean […]
Deadlines: 30 October 2025 & 26 March 2026 (depending on the format) The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) of Bielefeld University, Germany, seeks proposals from multidisciplinary research groups. The programme is open to scholars from all disciplines post-PhD, based in Germany and abroad. They can propose a research project to be conducted with a curated […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, to carry out research in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, […]
Deadlines: 17 November 2025 (pre-proposals) | 17 June 2026 (full proposals) The Sustainable Blue Economy European Partnership (SBEP) has opened its third Joint Transnational Call to support transnational research and innovation projects (lasting 36 months) addressing one of five specific priority areas. Projects in this call must be impact-driven contributions to the transformation into a blue […]
Deadlines: 20 January & 17 February 2026, depending on the call Calls under Horizon Europe’s Cluster 5, focusing on Climate, Energy, and Mobility are now open. The primary goal of this cluster is to accelerate the green and digital transitions, driving the transformation of Europe’s economy, industry, and society toward climate neutrality by 2050 while […]
A call is open for the award of (1) one Research Grant (BI), in the scientific areas of Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or related areas, under the project ‘BMRex – Biocatalytic membranes for micro/nano plastic degradation within waste water effluents‘ (Grant Agreement 101099528), funded by Horizon Europe programme.
A call is open for the award of (1) one Research Grant (BI), in the scientific area of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, under the project ‘EartH2 – A sustainability assessment for a transition to blue and green H2 systems’ (Ref. COMPETE2030-FEDER-0077430).
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Research or the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology, sub-area of Ecology and Biodiversity, area of specialization in Microbiology witthin the […]
Deadline: 14 October 2025 The Network of European Institutes for Advanced Study (NETIAS) launched the initiative Constructive Advanced Thinking (CAT), designed to foster teams of excellent early-career researchers who work on new ideas to understand and to tackle current or emerging societal challenges. The programme offers short research stays at various participating institutes, allowing participants to develop […]
Deadlines: 22 October (International Joint Projects Grants) | 04 December 2025 (Healthy Planet, Healthy People Catalyst Awards) The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has an open call for grant schemes. Researchers from CESAM who wish to have a project with Scottish partners may apply to two of those schemes: (1) research mobility schemes in any […]
Deadlines: 13 November 2025 (preproposals) | 13 April 2026 (full proposals) Funding Agencies from 30 countries across Europe and abroad fund a two-stage joint transnational call (JTC) for R&I projects on ‘Water and Health’ under the Water4All partnership. The JTC aims to address key challenges related to the link between water and human health, including […]
Deadlines: 17 November 2025 (preproposals) | 23 April 2026 (full proposals) The 2025 Call Proposals of the co-funded European Partnership DUT – Driving Urban Transitions, which aims to support transnational research and innovation projects focused on the urban transition towards climate-neutral and resilient cities, are open. Projects should contribute to one or more of three thematic […]
An international public call is opened for recruitment in an employment contract for an indefinite period under the Portuguese Labour Code, for 1 (one) position as Coordinating Researcher in labour regime in the scientific area of Biology.
An international public call is opened for recruitment in an employment contract for an indefinite period under the Portuguese Labour Code, for 1 (one) position as Principal Researcher in labor regime in the scientific area of Marine Sciences.
A call is open for the award of (1) one Research Grant (BI) under the European project ‘REUSE – Enzymatic CO2 Capture in a Rotating Packed Bed and Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to Useful Products‘ (Grant Agreement 101172954), funded by the European Commission.
Deadline: 18 September 2025 The Youth4Ocean Forum invites young students, educators, artists, advocates, entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers who are developing and implementing initiatives supporting the sustainable blue economy to become the next EU Young Ocean Advocates, joining a community of over 500 young ocean changemakers from all over Europe. Topics Projects must be relevant to EU seas […]
Deadline: 1 October (Phase 1) | 23 November 2025 (Phase 2) Pure Ocean, an international endowment fund, has opened the Pure Ocean Challenges Call for Projects, which supports ambitious and innovative research projects that protect biodiversity and marine ecosystems. Funding of up to €80,000 is available for up to two years. Additional information, including previously […]
Deadline: 10 October 2025 The European project SoilTribes is funding innovative, multi-actor initiatives that enhance soil literacy and engage diverse communities in soil protection and restoration through creative and interdisciplinary collaborations. Initiatives should focus on soil literacy and align with priorities such as land degradation, soil organic carbon conservation, and reduction of soil pollution. You […]
Deadline: 15 October 2025 The European project AgroServ is funding access to its 143 services across Europe, open to researchers (including PhD students) and all practitioners from academia and the industry working in agroecology. The call focus on research in sustainable and resilient agriculture, emphasizing the ‘one health’ approach. Services AgroServ offers a Catalogue of services provided […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an uncertain-term work contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific areas of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related areas, to exercise the functions of development of sensing strategies […]
Deadline: 15 September 2025 The Innovation Awards Roullier reward projects proposing innovative solutions aligned with Groupe Roullier’s activities (soil, plant and animal nutrition, agri-food). In this edition, the main theme is marine resources, particularly how they can become sustainable and responsible solutions for agriculture. There are three categories, from fundamental science to Proof of Concept, and […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for an equivalent to Assistant Researcher, for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Economics, aiming to develop research in Environmental Economics and Natural Resources, to promote […]
Deadline: 22 September 2025 The VELUX Foundation (VELUX Stiftung) funds solution-oriented research based on interaction between science and practitioners (research projects and collaborative knowledge exchange projects). The overall objective of this funding programme is to enhance sustainable forest management, addressing the pressing issues of climate change and biodiversity loss, while also meeting society’s demand for […]
Deadline: 30 September 2025 Do you have an innovative idea for a product or initiative that could better protect our oceans against pollution, overfishing, species extinction, or climate change? The OceanLove Innovation Award might be for you! This award aims to recognise and accelerate innovative ideas that contribute to ocean health by providing support, exposure, […]
Deadline: 30 September 2025 The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) is now accepting applications for its Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to utilise the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies and to collaborate with UNU-WIDER researchers […]
Deadline: 10 October 2025 CESAM is a full member of the international network EuroMarine, being eligible for the funding schemes boosted by this network – You will only compete with other members of the network (205 total)! The Cooperation Grants are now open for Early Career Researchers (ECRs – including PhD students), and you can apply […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 2 (two) Research Grants in the scope of the R&D project BIO-UPTAKE – Bio-composites in smart plastic transformation processes to pave the way for large-scale uptake of sustainable bio-based products” (Grant Agreement 101057049), in the Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM).
A call is open for the award of one Research Grant (BI) under the project ‘WIN-PLASTIC: World in Plastic – Impact of plastic and bioplastic ingestion on the gut and human health’, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology/MCTES, I.P., through national funds (PIDDAC), and co-funded by the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), through […]
A call is open for the award of one Research Grant (BI) under the project ‘Plastic_In: Airborne micro(nano)plastic in occupational environments: Unravelling health risk and candidate biomarkers for early detection of respiratory diseases’, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology/MCTES, I.P., through national funds (PIDDAC), and co-funded by the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), through the […]
Calls are open for the award of three Research Grants (BI) under the project ‘QUIPACK – Food value chain intelligence and integrative design for the development and implementation of innovative food packaging according to bioeconomic sustainability criteria‘, funded by FCT, in the framework of the PRIMA programme.
Three calls are open for the award of three research grants under the project “SEAFOODTURE – Integral valorisation of seaweed biomass for the development of sustainable, high nutritional quality food products,” funded by FCT as part of the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership. One of these grants is specifically intended for a PhD student.
Deadline: 15 September 2025 The Atlantic Project Awards feature outstanding initiatives, successful collaborations and achievements relevant to the implementation of the Atlantic Action Plan 2.0. These projects have taken place within the EU Atlantic Action Plan Member States (France, Ireland, Portugal and Spain) over the past year and showcase success stories, best practices and partnership models that could […]
Deadline: 27 October 2025 The São Paulo Researchers in International Collaboration (SPRINT) programme, supported by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), is designed to foster the internationalisation of researchers based in São Paulo. The programme provides initial funding to support international mobility for São Paulo researchers and offers the opportunity to secure seed funding to […]
Deadline: 29 October 2025 The EIC Pathfinder programme, as part of Horizon Europe, supports early-stage development of high-risk/high-gain technologies that can lead to scientific breakthroughs, aiming to make a real difference in our lives. It provides support for the earliest stages of scientific, technological or deep-tech research and development. Grants of up to €5 million […]
Deadline: 31 October 2025 The 4th edition of the Expo Fish Portugal Innovation Award funds new and bold ideas and projects for new seafood products, solutions for more sustainable fishing and aquaculture, as well as new equipment, solutions, and digital services. Both individuals and organisations are eligible to apply. The winning idea or project receives […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an uncertain-term work contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, for 1 (one) position for a first-level doctorate researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Materials Science and Engineering within the scope of the R&D project NEXTGENCOAT, reference COMPETE2030-FEDER-00782900, supported […]
Deadline: 21 September 2025 The European project FORWARDS, funded by Horizon Europe, invites applications for establishing and enhancing forest monitoring sites to assess the long-term impacts of climate change on forest ecosystems. The call focuses on implementing novel monitoring techniques and integrating data into the broader scope of the FORWARDS project. Four projects with a […]
Deadline: 29 August 2025 The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) has launched a call for tenders for the “Sustaining the Mission Implementation Platform for the Adaptation to Climate Change Mission” through the operation of the Platform and the provision of support services. Up to €6 million is expected to be funded for […]
Deadline: 15 September 2025 The Global Young Academy (GYA) seeks young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for making an impact. The call is open to all scholars working in any research-based discipline, including the natural, physical and social sciences, as well as the arts and humanities. The […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a first-level doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology, in the framework of the project TraceAlgae (ref. 2023.13373.PEX), supported by the Foundation for […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a first-level doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology and subarea of Biodiversity and Ecology, under the research project “Next-Gen Larvae – Microbiome […]
Deadline: 31 July 2025 The Horizon 2020 project SPRINT, in which CESAM is partner, is inviting individuals with expertise in any aspect of pesticide-related work, whether from policy, regulation, science, industry, NGOs, agriculture, or beyond, to take part in a short survey to prioritise future research topics about pesticides and environmental/human health. Your input will help […]
Deadline: 31 August 2025 The Allianz Climate Risk Research Award honours early-career researchers whose research enhances the understanding of climate change-related risks, including extreme weather events. PhD students and early post-docs are eligible to apply. The award winner receives a monetary award of €7,000. The two other finalists are granted €3,000 each. Topics The thematic focus of the […]
Deadline: 12 September 2025 The scientific and technological cooperation agreement between Portugal and Germany includes a programme to promote cooperation between researchers, including young researchers, in higher education establishments and related research institutions of both countries. One of the objectives is to encourage researcher exchanges by supporting their mobility within the scope of international projects. […]
Deadline: 25 September 2025 The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) are awarding prizes to the most inspiring women entrepreneurs whose groundbreaking innovations are creating a positive impact for people and the planet. The Prize aims to demonstrate the central role women play in creating a new, more sustainable […]
Are you a motivated PhD researcher in environmental or marine sciences looking to take the next step in your career? The Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, welcomes applications for the prestigious ‘La Caixa’ Foundation Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships Programme. The 2025 call is open until 25 September […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a first-level doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Chemistry, sub-area of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, in the Research Unit / Associated Laboratory CESAM, within the […]
Deadline: 28 July 2025 The European project ADT4Blue (Advanced Digital Technologies for the Blue Economy), funded under the Interreg Atlantic Area programme, opened a call to identify and support up to 30 innovative proposals (from individuals or teams) that address specific Blue Economy challenges using Advanced Digital Technologies (ADTs). If you wish to secure funding for […]
FCT ERC-PT Pre-Assessment Deadlines: 19 August (StG) & 6 November (CoG) 2025 ERC Deadlines: 14 October 2025 (StG) & 13 January 2026 (CoG) ERC-PT pre-assessment is a recent programme of FCT, consisting of a peer pre-assessment service available to researchers in the Portuguese scientific community who are preparing applications to the European Research Council (ERC) […]
Deadline: 20 August 2025 The European project Pathways2Resilience (P2R) funds transformative climate adaptation projects across European regions and communities. The project aims to enhance regional resilience to climate change through systems innovation and capacity building. It has launched its second open call to select 61 European regions and communities to receive financial support of up […]
Deadline: 18 September 2025 The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) administers the annual Stockholm Water Prize (SWP), which honours outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources. The aim is to provide its winners with global acknowledgement and visibility. Laureates can win more than 85,000 €. Additional information here. CESAM […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a first-level doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology, sub-area Ecology and Biodiversity, in the Research Unit / Associated Laboratory CESAM, within the scope […]
Deadline: 15 September (MPr-2025-04) & 30 October 2025 (MPr-2025-04) Applications are now open for the second phase of (1) the Incentive Scheme for Business Research, Development and Innovation (MPr-2025-04, and (2) Incentive Scheme for Business Research, Development and Innovation – Business R&D&I – Co-promotion Operations (MPr-2025-01). This competition funds operations that integrate industrial research and/or […]
Deadline: 25 August 2025 The Foundation for the Future for Nature (FFN) runs an international annual award scheme, the Future for Nature Award, to reward and fund early-career conservationists for their outstanding efforts in protecting wild species, stimulate award winners to sustain their dedicated work, help winners raise their profile, extend their professional network, and […]
Deadline: 4 September 2025 To foster climate-resilient fisheries and fishing communities worldwide, this call aims to fund projects and support engagement that advance (1) the understanding of climate-resilient fisheries and (2) climate-resilient fisheries management practices and strategies globally. A maximum of $150,000 USD will be funded for projects with a duration of up to 24 […]
Deadline: 9 October 2025 (Stage 1) | 12 March 2026 (Stage 2) The Clean Energy Transition Partnership, co-funded by the EU, has launched its fourth annual call. Funding is pooled to support selected projects that cover a wide variety of technologies and system solutions required for the green transition. FCT will fund Portuguese beneficiaries with a […]
CESAM is a full member of the international network EuroMarine. One of the major advantages is being eligible for the funding schemes boosted by this network – You will only compete with other members of the network (205 total)! Below you can find the opportunities that exist for Early Career Researchers (ECRs). Two funding opportunities are […]
Deadline: 30 July 2025 The OYSTER Working Group of EuroMarine, an international network to which CESAM is a member, is currently surveying to explore the contributions of Early Career Scientist networks on career progression, skill development, and well-being of early career scientists across marine science disciplines. Replies from PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and young marine professionals […]
Deadline: 12 September 2025 This call for proposals aims to promote cross-border cooperation projects for integrated and inclusive local development in non-urban areas, focusing on social, economic, environmental, cultural, tourism and security issues. If you have an idea with Spanish partners that fits one of the strategies defined by the programme (minimum budget of 200 […]
Deadline: 30 September 2025 The Eureka call is for research, development, and innovation (RD&I) projects leading to marketable products, services, and new competitive processes. The projects will enable the development of circular value creation systems (CVC) where ecologically meaningful, value-retaining methods are implemented. This applies to all the materials, components and products used. Additional information […]
Deadline: 22 October 2025 The call MSCA and Citizens is now open to bring research and researchers closer to the public at large, with a focus notably on families, pupils and students. Fifty projects are expected to be funded (~350 K€ maximum funding per project). Additional information in the EU Funding & Tender Portal (topic: […]
Deadline: 26 June 2025 Eklipse is inviting experts from different fields to contribute to reviewing the draft evidence report of the request on ‘Cumulative impacts of offshore wind farms expansions: consequences & solutions for achieving GES across European marine waters’, developed by the Expert Working Group. Additional information, including the draft of the report, is […]
Deadline: 30 June 2025 Instruct-ERIC, a pan-European distributed research infrastructure making high-end technologies and methods in structural biology available to users, has an open call to train European structural and cell biologists in a wide range of technologies, not just one specialism. These researchers will be able to integrate different technologies to open up new […]
Deadlines: Consortium Members: 27 June 2025 Other Applicants: 11 July 2025 A total of 70 new COST Actions have recently been approved, with 20 of these directly relevant to CESAM’s research areas. Participation in these networks provides substantial opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and research dissemination. Additional information here. CESAM integrated members that are interested […]
Deadline: 30 September 2025 (date of the STSM) The COST Action Envirant is funding Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) for Early Career Researchers (ECRs). STSMs should specifically contribute to the scientific objectives of this COST Action, whilst at the same time allowing those participating in the missions to learn new techniques, gain access to specific data, […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a first-level doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology in the Research Unit / Associated Laboratory CESAM, supported by the Foundation for Science […]
Three calls are open for the award of three Research Grants (one of which for a PhD student) under the project ‘SEAFOODTURE – Integral valorisation of seaweed biomass for the development of sustainable, high nutritional quality food products‘, funded by FCT, in the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership framework.
Calls are open for the award of two Research Grants under the project ‘QUIPACK – Food value chain intelligence and integrative design for the development and implementation of innovative food packaging according to bioeconomic sustainability criteria‘, funded by FCT, in the framework of the PRIMA programme.
Deadline: 16 July 2025 FCT announced the 3rd edition of the RESTART Programme, designed to support researchers resuming their scientific careers after parental leave. The programme aims to facilitate a competitive return to research activities by providing financial support for the development of original and innovative research ideas. By addressing the career challenges associated with […]
Deadline: 31 August 2025 The European project BioAgora is funding initiatives aimed at developing a robust methodological infrastructure for the future Science Service for Biodiversity (SSBD). The call invites experts to identify a diverse array of methods and approaches at the science-policy-society interface to create an evidence-based framework that supports biodiversity policy. Additional information can […]
Deadline: 15 September 2025 The European Environment Agency has launched a call for expressions of interest to appoint the 15 European Scientific Advisory Board members on Climate Change for its 2026–2030 term. This board is an independent body that provides the European Union (EU) with scientific knowledge, expertise, and advice relating to climate change. The […]
Deadline: 31 October 2025 The ECIU member universities, to which UA belongs, have launched a Seed Programme to enhance collaboration and innovation among their partners, including travel grants and challenge-based research initiatives. Projects can last up to 24 months, and up to 13.000€ per project may be funded. Topics & Types of Projects The Seed […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a first-level doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Meteorology and Physical Oceanography, within the project REWRITE – ‘REWilding and Restoration of InterTidal […]
Deadline: 28 June 2025 The Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) launched the Small Grants programme aimed at early career scientists conducting new and creative start-up projects in marine conservation, research and education. Grants are intended for local projects conducted by local project leaders, allowing career scientists, conservationists or educators to prove themselves. Grants are up […]
Deadline: 30 June 2025 The PLANAPP – Centro de Planeamento e de Avaliação de Políticas Públicas – is launching the 3rd edition of the Science4Policy (S4P) competition, which funds science studies geared towards public policies, strengthening the link between scientific knowledge and decision-making in the Public Administration. Projects may be funded with up to 50 […]
Deadline: 25 November 2025 The MSCA Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) aim to train entrepreneurial, innovative and resilient doctoral candidates, able to face current and future challenges and to convert knowledge and ideas into products and services for economic and social benefit. MSCA-DN allow doctoral programmes to train doctoral candidates in academia and other sectors, including industry and business. […]
Deadline: 16 June 2025 EuroMarine network, of which CESAM is a full member, has an open call to researchers who want to be part of a new working group (WG) dedicated to transdisciplinary marine conservation. CESAM integrated members that are interested in obtaining more information about this opportunity may access it through here.
Deadline: 4 July 2025 The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (FWIS) International Awards recognise outstanding contributions by female scientists to the advancement of science. The L’Oréal charitable foundation and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) offer five jointly financed International Awards in the area of Life and Environmental Sciences. Each of the […]
Deadline: 8 September 2025 FRB-CESAB, in partnership with the hub for Human Evolution Research Synthesis (HEIRS) and with the support of the Pôle National de Données de Biodiversité (PNDB – National Biodiversity Data Hub), has launched a call to fund two types of projects: DataShare and IdeaShare. This call aims to advance biodiversity research by supporting the generation of innovative interdisciplinary […]
Deadline: 23 October 2025 Lightweighting technology is a key enabling technology for reducing weight, saving materials, and improving functionality while maintaining or enhancing performance. To be eligible, projects must involve at least two independent organisations from a minimum of two countries listed in the call. Projects must involve at least one Portuguese SME or small […]
Deadline: 7 September 2025 The Ebbe Nielsen Challenge, boosted by the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), aims to reward innovative applications of open-access biodiversity data by scientists, informaticians, data modellers, cartographers and other experts. It recognises outstanding contributions to biodiversity informatics while honouring the legacy of Dr Ebbe Nielsen, a Danish entomologist and one of […]
Deadlines: 2, 4 & 24 September 2025, depending on the call The calls under Horizon Europe’s Cluster 5, focusing on Climate, Energy, and Mobility are now open. The primary goal of this cluster is to accelerate the green and digital transitions, driving the transformation of Europe’s economy, industry, and society toward climate neutrality by 2050 […]
Deadlines: 4, 16, 17 or 24 September 2025, depending on the call The calls under Horizon Europe’s Cluster 6, focusing on Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, are now open. Cluster 6 supports transformative change of the EU economy and society to reduce environmental degradation, halt and reverse biodiversity decline, better manage natural resources, […]
Deadlines: 16 & 18 September 2025; 15 October 2025, depending on the call This programme is designed to boost research and innovation capacity in “widening countries,” such as Portugal, that have historically been less research-intensive. By promoting collaboration, networking, and access to centres of excellence across Europe, WIDERA helps these countries strengthen their participation in […]
Deadline: 20 May 2025 The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is recruiting 50 PhD students in different thematic areas relevant to the organisation. The mission of the JRC is to provide independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, supporting European Union (EU) policies to impact society positively. The traineeship must last 5 months. Areas The JRC science and […]
Deadline: 25 June 2025 FCT and Campus France are launching a call for funding for international mobility projects – the Pessoa 2025 Programme. The main objective of this call is to promote scientific and technological exchange of excellence between professors and researchers, focusing on young researchers, from research laboratories in both countries, favouring the creation of international […]
Deadline: 10 September 2025 The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) enhance the creative and innovative potential of postdoctoral researchers wishing to acquire new skills through advanced training and international, interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral mobility. MSCA-PF are open to excellent researchers of any nationality. In the EU Funding & Tender Portal (here), you can find more information. CESAM […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a first-level doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology and subarea of Ecology and Biodiversity, supported by the research project ‘RePor – […]
Deadline: 04 September 2025 The Hop-on Facility allows participants from widening countries (like Portugal) to join ongoing projects under Horizon Europe Pillar 2 and the EIC Pathfinder projects of Horizon Europe. The eligible projects must not yet have a partner from a widening country. Additional information in the EC Funding & Tenders Portal here (HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-03-ACCESS-01). […]
Deadlines: 4 September (Concept notes; Two-stages) | 23 September 2025 (Single-stage) LIFE programme welcomes projects that protect, conserve and restore Europe’s wildlife and natural spaces, encourage individuals and businesses to rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle, help enjoy a sustainable, prosperous and competitive economy and quality of life, cut harmful emissions, boost climate resilience and […]
Deadline: 23 June 2025 The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to gather input on the initiative ‘Towards a circular, regenerative and competitive bioeconomy’. Interested parties can express their ideas and contribute directly to this initiative, either as individuals or representing organisations or groups. This initiative aims to offer solutions for a circular […]
Deadlines: 1 June (COMNAP & IAATO) | 31 July (SCAR) 2025 Several calls are open for Antarctic Fellowships. The schemes run in parallel and are offered to early-career researchers, engineers, environmental managers, and other professionals to strengthen international capacity and cooperation in a range of fields concerned with Antarctic research. Check below! Council of Managers […]
Deadline: 15 June 2025 The Doctoral Prize in Ecology ‘Fundação Amadeu Dias’ honours the best doctoral theses, in any area of Ecology, awarded by Portuguese universities, regardless of the nationality of the candidates. Three prizes will be awarded, worth €3,000, €2,000 and €1,000, respectively, for first, second and third prize, and one year’s SPECO (Portuguese […]
Deadline: 30 June 2025 The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards recognise and encourage world-class research and cultural creation, prizing contributions of singular impact for their originality and significance. Nominations must be indirect, and there will be one prize of 400,000 € per category (eight in total). Additional information may be found here. CESAM integrated […]
A call is open for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the European project WIN-BIG – Women in Blue Economy Intelligence Gathering and Capacity Boosting, funded by the European Commission – ClNEA, of CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies.
Deadline: 7 May 2025 Eklipse, a European science-policy mechanism dedicated to supporting better-informed decisions about biodiversity and ecosystem services, invites contributions of knowledge and expertise on the ecological requirements of marine habitat types and species for which Natura 2000 sites must be designated under the EU Birds and Habitats Directives. The input will assist Member […]
Deadline: 31 May 2025 The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) has launched its annual GBIF Graduate Researchers Award. The competition seeks to encourage research and innovation in biodiversity informatics based on data published through GBIF. Researchers who are master’s or doctoral students can apply for this award. In 2025, two 5,000€ prizes will be awarded, […]
Deadline: 31 May 2025 FEBS Letters celebrates Women in Science Week 2025 with a writing contest. Researchers at any career stage and of any gender are invited to write about their female role models, including prominent scientists, mentors, and other women who have inspired them in their academic careers. The author of the winning submission will […]
Deadline: 31 August 2025 CESAM, as a full member of EuroMarine, is eligible for two funding schemes boosted by this network. If you have an idea to organise a Foresight Workshop or a EuroMarine School on Ocean Transformation, this is a great opportunity to get funding (7,000€ and 15,000€, respectively). CESAM is organising an info session […]
Deadline: 2 May 2025 CESAM, as a full member of EuroMarine, is eligible for two funding schemes boosted by its working group OYSTER – Orienting Young ScienTists of EuroMarine. OYSTER is funding up to 15 Individual Fellowships to attend training activities of your choice (e.g., courses, workshops) and 10 Travel Grants to attend conferences (500 […]
Deadline: 2 May 2025 The CYTED Programme, represented in Portugal by FCT, has launched a call to fund the formation of Ibero-American networks focused on the thematic lines established by CYTED. You can have a fund of up to 20,000€ per year for four years. Additional information can be obtained here. CESAM integrated members that […]
Deadline: 30 June 2025 The European project MICROBES-4-CLIMATE (M4C) launched its 1st Transnational Access (TNA) Call, inviting researchers to apply for access to cutting-edge research infrastructures, data, and expertise. This initiative aims to foster cross-border collaboration and accelerate scientific progress in microbial and environmental sciences. Researchers and PhD students working in fields such as biotechnology, […]
Deadlines: 08 July (Section 2) & 15 July (Section 1) of 2025 The Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) has launched six calls dedicated to research and innovation in water management, farming systems, and the agri-food value chain within the Mediterranean region. Around thirty projects will be funded to accelerate the […]
Deadline: 31 May 2025 The Mario Markus Prize for Ludic Science is designed to honour scientific work in the natural sciences that is ‘playful’. For the purpose of the award, the term ‘playful’ is defined as research that includes discoveries that arose from research that was undertaken not with any specific application in mind, but […]
Deadline: 31 May 2025 The organizers of the conference OceanObs’29 are inviting ocean representatives to serve on the Programme Committee. They welcome applications from various ocean-knowledge backgrounds, including oceanographic scientists, data and modelling specialists, marine engineers, ocean processes and health experts, economists, policy, industry, and indigenous leaders, to guide global ocean observing advancements through this […]
Deadline: 18 September 2025 The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) is a partnership between the European Union and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) that funds projects advancing competitive circular bio-based industries under the Horizon Europe programme. CBE JU encourages the participation of a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers, brand owners, companies, research […]
Deadline: 8 October 2025 The MSCA Staff Exchanges (MSCA-SE) actions offer researchers and innovators short-term international and inter-sectoral staff exchanges through sustainable, collaborative projects in Europe and beyond (from PhD candidates to postdoctoral researchers and administrative/technical staff). These actions promote the transfer of knowledge and skills while increasing the organisation’s research and innovation capabilities. More […]
A call is open for the award of one (1) Research Grant (RG) under the project ‘GES4SEAS – Achieving Good Environmental Status for maintaining ecosystem SErvices, by ASsessing integrated impacts of cumulative pressures’, funded by the Horizon Europe programme.
Deadline: 17 April 2025 As part of the European TREASURE project, the Blue Living Lab by Nausicaá is launching a call for projects to support innovative initiatives aimed at reducing plastic pollution. This support programme helps to accelerate projects, conduct experiments and tests, build partnerships, and provide access to dedicated ocean-related infrastructure and expertise. Both […]
Deadline: 30 April 2025 The Belmiro de Azevedo Foundation Prize is an initiative resulting from a protocol between the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the Belmiro de Azevedo Foundation (FBA), aiming to promote the implementation of projects with obvious merit and impact at national and international level in the field of conservation, restoration […]
Deadline: 15 May 2025 The FEBS | EMBO Women in Science Award recognizes significant contributions by female scientists in Europe. Winners of the award are inspiring role models for future generations of women in science. Each year, one woman working in the life sciences will be rewarded with a 10,000 € prize. Additional information and […]
Deadline: 15 May 2025 The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) fellowship program supports proposals for frontier, potentially transformative research in the life sciences. Applications for high-risk projects are particularly encouraged. The projects should be interdisciplinary in nature and should challenge existing paradigms by using novel approaches and techniques. Scientifically, they should address an important problem or […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term WorkContract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a first-level doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, to exercise the functions of selection, instrumentation, and implementation of innovative […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology, sub-area Ecology and Biodiversity, for the Biology Department and the Centre for […]
Two calls are open for the award of (3) three Research Grants (RG) under the project ‘ODESSA – An open-source collaborative platform linking air quality and health using state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms’, funded by FCT.
Two calls are open for the award of two Research Grants (RG) under the project “SAGE -Assessing socio-economic and land use effects of green roofs on urban air quality through integrated modelling”, funded by FCT.
Deadline: 14 April 2025 The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership accepts applications from mobility, energy and circularity experts to support the evaluation of project proposals submitted in the joint transnational Calls launched by DUT. Experts will have monetary compensation for their work. Additional information can be found here. CESAM integrated members that are interested in obtaining more information about […]
Deadline: 6 May 2025 The 8th edition of the Arquivo.pt Award is now open, inviting submissions of innovative projects that utilize the historical information preserved by Arquivo.pt. The call is open to all interested individuals or groups. Participants can win prizes ranging from €2,000 to €10,000. Description The call will reward original and innovative works […]
Deadline: 15 May 2025 The Einstein Forum, in partnership with the Wittenstein Foundation, has launched the call for their annual Einstein Fellowship programme. The fellowship offers outstanding young researchers the opportunity to engage in a project beyond their original area of specialisation. The fellowship provides a 10 000 € stipend, along with travel expense reimbursement and […]
Deadline: 20 May 2025 REGIOSTARS is Europe’s label of excellence for EU-funded projects that demonstrate the impact and inclusivity of regional development. Has your project created a positive impact locally? Was something new developed as part of it? Did it benefit your region economically, socially or environmentally? Do the results continue to show even after […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a Second Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Social Sciences, aiming to develop socio-economic research on the gender role and current […]
A call is open for the award of one Starting Research Grant under the FCT project “SHORESAFETY – Emerging remote sensing technologies in real-time support for beach safety in risk areas”.
A call is open for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the European project “BMRex_HopON: Biocatalytic membranes for micro/nano plastic degradation within waste water effluents”, funded by the Horizon Europe programme.
Deadline: 6 April 2025 The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has opened a call to assess relevant knowledge that has become available since the publication of The Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (2019) and to assess progress towards achieving the goals of sustainability and living in harmony with nature. […]
Deadline: 9 April 2025 The Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science are presented in partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies. This collaboration aims to celebrate and support the achievements of women in science, as well as initiatives that encourage girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and pursue STEM careers worldwide. Two winners […]
Deadline: 23 April 2025 The Clean Hydrogen Partnership, funded by the European Commission, aims to contribute to EU Green Deal and Hydrogen Strategy through optimised funding of R&I activities. This Partnership launched a new call for proposals, with a budget of 184.5 M€ for projects to support the creation of cutting-edge hydrogen technologies. There are […]
Deadline: 24 April 2025 All projects funded by this Programme must demonstrate a strong cross-border component and impact, both in their design and development, with a clear focus on results. This means that all the entities in the consortium must work together to develop, evaluate and transfer the results. If you have a project idea […]
A call is open for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the European project “ A call is open for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the project “Monitoring the wolf south of the Douro through non-invasive genetic sampling” of CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies.
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology, subarea Ecology and Biodiversity, specialization area of Ecotoxicology, to exercise the functions […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a Second Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology, subarea Ecology and Biodiversity – Marine Biology and Ecology. The work is […]
Deadline: 16 April 2025 The new call for FCT-funded PhD Studentships is now open. As in previous editions, two lines are open: i) a general application line, for applications in all scientific areas and with research work to be carried out in scientific and academic institutions; ii) a specific application line for research grants whose […]
Deadline: 7 April 2025 The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), the Atlantic Centre (AC), and the National Defence Institute (IDN) have launched the 4th edition of the Atlantic Security Award, aimed at supporting innovative research in Security and Defense within the Atlantic region. The initiative will select two researchers whose projects demonstrate the potential to advance […]
Deadline: 30 May 2025 (1st phase); 30 September 2025 (2nd phase) & 06 January 2026 (3rd phase) Applications are now open for the Incentive Scheme for Business Research, Development and Innovation. This competition funds operations that integrate industrial research and/or experimental development activities, leading to the creation of new products, processes or services or the introduction of […]
Deadline: 29 April 2025 The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) has launched its first Call for Access to Research Infrastructures, inviting private and public organisations to submit impact-oriented R&I proposals to use the portfolio of research infrastructures made available by partners of SBEP. Applications must be impact-driven contributions to the transformation into a blue economy for a […]
Deadlines: 30 November 2025 Through AQUASERV’s Transnational Access programme, researchers from academia (including PhD students) can use state-of-the-art resources and specialised facilities in the fields of sustainable aquaculture, fisheries, ecological restoration and the blue economy (whether focused on sustainability, food security, marine biotechnology, ecosystem health, pollution, or other). Services The European project AQUASERV, funded by Horizon […]
Deadline: 1 April 2025 The EMBO Young Investigator Programme supports life scientists who have been group leaders for less than four years at the time of application in setting up their laboratories. Young Investigators receive financial support for networking for four years and benefit from training opportunities, support for their lab members and mentoring. They […]
Deadline: 11 April 2025 Funding is available from ministries and agencies in Belgium (Flanders), Chile, Portugal, Spain, and Uruguay for collaborative R&D projects focusing on clean hydrogen and derivative technologies. To be eligible, projects must involve a minimum of two independent companies: one from Uruguay and another from any participating Eureka country. UAveiro may participate […]
Deadline: 22 May 2025 The EU-LAC Interest Group, a consortium of 29 funding agencies from European Union (EU) Member States, Associated Countries, and Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries, has opened a new call aimed at fostering sustainable, multilateral cooperation between researchers from Europe and associated countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The call […]
An international public competition is open for the recruitment of 1 (one) position as Principal Investigator in the scientific area of Marine Sciences, sub-area of Marine Chemistry, under the FCT-Tenure Funding Programme/instrument – 1st Edition (2023).
An international public competition is open for the recruitment of 1 (one) position as Assistant Researcher, in the scientific area of Marine Sciences, under the FCT-Tenure Funding Programme/instrument – 1st Edition (2023).
An international public competition is open for the recruitment of 1 (one) position as Assistant Researcher, in the scientific area of Biology, subarea of Aquaculture and Fisheries, under the FCT-Tenure Funding Programme/instrument – 1st Edition (2023).
An international public competition is open for the recruitment of 1 (one) position as Assistant Researcher, in the scientific area of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, subarea Environmental Quality and Management, under the FCT-Tenure Funding Programme/instrument – 1st Edition (2023).
An international public competition is open for the recruitment of 1 (one) position as Assistant Professor in the subject area of Meteorology and Physical Oceanography, under the FCT-Tenure Funding Programme/instrument – 1st Edition (2023).
Deadline: 14 March 2025 The Department of Life Sciences (DCV) of the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Coimbra (FCTUC) annually awards the UCLife Sciences – Anthropology, UC-Life Sciences – Biology and UC-Life Sciences – Biochemistry prizes. PhD students can apply and receive a laptop computer up to a maximum value of […]
Deadline: 26 March 2025 The European project AgroServ is funding access to its 143 services across Europe, open to researchers (including PhD students) and all practitioners from academia and the industry working in agroecology. The focus of this call is on research in sustainable and resilient agriculture, emphasizing the ‘one health’ approach. Services AgroServ offers […]
Deadline: 1 April 2025 The BBVA Foundation Awards for Biodiversity Conservation express the identity of the BBVA Foundation along with its commitment to the conservation of the environment. Their goal is to publicly recognize the work done by conservationist organizations, institutions and agencies in carrying forward environmental conservation policies and projects, and the efforts of communication professionals […]
Deadline: 4 May 2025 In the framework of the BNP Paribas Foundation Climate & Biodiversity Initiative, the 2025 call for projects is inviting submissions for scientific research projects (fundamental and/or applied research) that improve knowledge of the interactions between climate and biodiversity and their effects societies. It also encourages researchers to identify nature-based solutions to […]
Are you a passionate PhD researcher in environmental and marine sciences seeking to elevate your research career? The Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, invites you to apply for the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) 2025 (deadline 10 September 2025)! By applying for an MSCA-PF with […]
Deadline: 31 March 2025 The University of Aveiro, as member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU), announces the ECIU Team Impact Award for 2025! The ECIU is a network of forward-thinking universities committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and societal impact. This award celebrates teams who have demonstrated exceptional collaboration, creativity, and dedication in […]
Deadline: 30 May 2025 (1st phase) & 30 October 2025 (2nd phase) Applications are now open for the Incentive Scheme for Business Research, Development and Innovation – Business R&D&I – Co-promotion Operations. This call funds actions related to activities from research to the production and/or market introduction of products, processes or services, boosting productive innovation, […]
Deadline: 17 June 2025 The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) opened a call to build a new sustainable innovation partnership to strengthen Europe’s water, marine and maritime sectors and ecosystems. The Call for Proposals invites consortia of organisations and industry leaders bringing together water-related education, research and business to put forward their vision […]
Deadlines: 28 February | 30 April | 30 June | 31 August | 31 October | 31 December 2025 The consortium European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and water column Observatory (EMSO-ERIC) has opened its annual Infrastructure call offering access to EMSO facilities. Access may be accomplished remotely, partially remote or in-person. Researchers, PhD students or research staff are eligible to […]
Calls are open for the award of two Research Grant (RG) under the European project “REUSE – Enzymatic CO2 Capture in a Rotating Packed Bed and Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to Useful Products” of CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies.
A call is open for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the European project “Dmi4Shrimp – Diatom derived microencapsulation devices for shrimp aquaculture” of CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies.
Deadline:10 March 2025 The European Union Prize for Citizen Science is awarded annually by Ars Electronica on behalf of the European Commission in the context of the IMPETUS project. The Prize recognises initiatives in the form of projects or activities that engage citizens, aiming to deliver scientific advancement and social benefits, support communities, and foster […]
Deadline: 21 March 2025 Antarctic Science Ltd offers annual Antarctic Science International (ASI) Bursaries to develop the careers of promising early career scientists (including PhD students), working in any field of Antarctic science, and based in any country. Grants are awarded to extend the scope of an existing research project. Awards of up to £6,000 […]
Deadline: 27 March 2025 Research Grants of the Human Frontier Science Programme (HFSP) support innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems with emphasis placed on novel and interdisciplinary approaches that involve scientific exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries. Grants are given to a team of 2-4 members. Participation of scientists from disciplines outside the traditional life sciences (e.g., chemistry, […]
Deadline: 27 March 2025 FCT is a member of the EU-AU Joint Long-Term Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy (LEAP-SE), co-funded by the European Commission, and participates in funding for the LEAP-SE Joint Call 2025. The selected projects will focus on achieving goals of mutual benefit based on a balanced and cooperative approach. Particular […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a first level doctorate Researcher in the scientific area of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Chemistry in the framework of RE-MEND project, supported by the Horizon Europe Programme.
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a first level doctorate Researcher in the scientific area of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, within the scope of the LegumES project (‘Valorising and balancing the ecosystem service benefits offered […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a first level doctorate Researcher in the scientific area of Biology and subarea of Ecology and Biodiversity, to exercise functions on the research project “RePor: Restauração dos Recifes de […]
Deadline: 19 March 2025 As part of its activities, the pan-European distributed infrastructure Instruct-ERIC allocates funds to support small pilot research and development projects in any area of structural biology. Projects should propose research that is preliminary in nature with an expectation of collecting data that may be included in support of an application for […]
Deadline: 10 March 2025 The Harry Otten Foundation biennially awards the Harry Otten Prize for Innovation in Meteorology to recognise an innovative, practical and feasible idea in the field of meteorology that will benefit society. This prize is intended for ideas that still have to be developed or are in an early stage of development. The value […]
Deadline: 13 March 2025 The EMBO Lab Sustainability Award 2025 will recognize new and significant contributions to the development of sustainable wet and dry labs with a focus on their environmental impact. The award will be made to a group initiative represented by one individual. The winning project will be supported with a grant of […]
Deadline: 13 March, 10 July & 13 November 2025 EIT Food launched a competitive, open Impact Funding Framework to promote ambitious, long-term collaboration that will lead to food systems change to benefit us all. The funding is focused on two separate areas – larger-scale collaborative programmes, and innovative single projects. There are three submission windows in 2025 – choose […]
A call is open for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the project “NanoBioEscudo – Next-generation of bioinspired technologies for preventing marine biofouling” of CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies.
Deadline: 24 June 2025 Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) supports new or existing doctoral programmes and postdoctoral fellowship schemes. The aim of these projects is to spread the best practices of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) including international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary research training, as well as international and cross-sectoral mobility of researchers at […]
Deadline: 03 March 2025 The Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) is awarding PhD students pursuing excellence in solid waste management research and education. Recipients are chosen based on credentials and potential contributions to the solid waste industry and scientific community. Doctoral scholarships are awarded at a rate of up to $15,000 per year and […]
The European project CARE4BIO, a national contact point (NCP) network for Horizon Europe cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, serves the needs for transnational cooperation between NCPs for Cluster 6 and collaborations with similar projects and initiatives in the cluster 6 EU ecosystem but is also set up to guide researchers in […]
Deadline: 17 February 2025 The European Oceans Pact is a political initiative that aims to promote sustainable ocean management and ensure the health, resilience, and productivity of the oceans and the prosperity of the EU’s coastal communities. The European Commission (EC) is expecting to receive a wide range of contributions from stakeholders, experts, and citizens. […]
Deadline: 14 February 2025 The Scientific Exploration Society (SES) has launched a new SES Explorer Awards Programme to grant individuals for scientific expeditions. Expeditions will often take place in the more inaccessible and remote regions of the world, and will aim to produce new scientific studies of the physical, social, economic, cultural or natural/environmental life […]
A call is open for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the European project “WIN-BIG – Women in Blue Economy Intelligence Gathering and Capacity Boosting” of CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies.
NEW Deadline: 14 March 2025 This competition aims to promote projects funded by the European Union, through Portugal 2020 or 2030. It aims to demonstrate the impact of projects supported by European funds on social, economic and environmental development in the territories where they are implemented, highlighting the importance of European support. Additional information can […]
Deadline: 1 February 2025 The UT Austin Portugal Programme, through its Space-Earth Interactions area, is supporting One Ocean Expedition Course on Climate Science, Policy, and Human-Nature Connections, co-organized by the Universities of Bergen, Harvard, John Hopkins, and Texas at Austin. The Programme will grant five spots aboard the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl, which will be […]
Deadline: 14 March 2025 All projects funded by this Programme must demonstrate a strong cross-border component and impact, both in their design and development, with a clear focus on results. This means that all the entities in the consortium must work together to develop, evaluate and transfer the results. If you have a project idea […]
A call is open for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the European project “GES4SEAS – Achieving Good Environmental Status for maintaining ecosystem SErvices, by ASsessing integrated impacts of cumulative pressures” of CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies.
A call is open for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the European project “BMRex_HopON: Biocatalytic membranes for micro/nano plastic degradation within waste water effluents” of CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies.
Deadlines: Capacity building: 6 February 2025 KA220 & KA210: 5 March 2025 Alliances for Innovation: 6 March 2025 Teacher Academies: 26 March 2025 Erasmus may seem like a very confusing funding programme (and it really is!). However, we do not want this to be the cause for you not to apply. In this context, we […]
Deadline: 28 February 2025 The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG Kew), is funding the Emily Holmes Memorial Scholarships for postgraduate botanical research, supported by the Amar-Franses & Foster-Jenkins Trust. You may apply to earn a scholarship between £1,000 and £3,000. The Trust strongly encourages applications from researchers who face challenges in obtaining […]
Deadline: 19 January 2025 The Driving Urban Transitions European Partnership has launched an online survey to define the thematic priorities of the 2025 and 2026 DUT transnational calls. The survey is aimed at professional urban designers and entrepreneurs, as well as researchers working in the field of urban transitions, and aims to identify and highlight […]
Deadline: 28 February 2025 The 3rd Geo-INQUIRE call for Transnational Access to research infrastructures is open to receive applications from interested users (researchers, technicians, students and other professionals) of 1) ECCSEL-ERIC: CO2 Capture, Utilisation, Transport and Storage (CCUS); 2) High-Performance Computing for the simulation of geophysical phenomena and probabilistic hazard analysis; and 3) Testbeds. TopicGeo-INQUIRE […]
A call is open for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the project ETERNAL – Boosting the reduction of the environmental impact of pharmaceutical products throughout their entire life cycle (GA 101057668 HORIZON-HLTH-2021-IND-07-01), from CESAM-Center for Environmental and Marine Studies and Department of Biology.
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 2 (two) Research Grants in the scope of the R&D project “BIO-UPTAKE-Bio-composites in smart plastic transformation processes to pave the way for large-scale uptake of sustainable bio-based products” (Grant Agreement 101057049), in the Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM)
Deadline: 25 February 2025 A new FCT call for exploratory projects (PEX) is now open with a special focus on innovative proposals aimed at researchers at the start of their careers, or original ideas and concepts that have a high degree of novelty and show the potential to disrupt previous work by more experienced researchers. […]
Deadline: 28 February 2025 The DTO-BioFlow European project is launching a call for marine biodiversity data holders who can facilitate sustained and long-term ingestion pipelines to the EU DTO (Digital Twin of the Ocean) of previously inaccessible data, thereby increasing the flow of relevant biodiversity data. Up to 60 000 € per project (12-month duration) will […]
Deadline: 1 February 2025 Alternet, a network with CESAM as a member, is funding collaborative projects between its members (up to €10,000). This call aims to establish a more comprehensive and responsive approach to research and advocacy in biodiversity and ecosystems, ensuring broader recognition and comprehension of the work among scientists, policymakers, and the public. […]
Deadlines:Pre proposals: 17 February 2025Full proposals: 09 July 2025 The Agroecology Partnership has launched the second Joint Transnational Call with the theme ‘Integrating environmental, economic and social perspectives in assessing the performance of agroecology’. This two-stage call focuses on the performance of agroecology in its various dimensions, compares agroecological performance with conventional practices and provides […]
Deadline: 23 January 2025 The Smart Loire Valley Programme, fostered by LE STUDIUM, a multidisciplinary institute for advanced studies in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, is designed to attract experienced international researchers to join local laboratories, including universities, public research institutions, and enterprises. Participants in this programme are expected to embody LE STUDIUM’s […]
Deadline: 31 January 2025 The European project AQUAEXCEL 3.0, under its Transnational Access (TNA) programme, offers access to 40 unique research infrastructures, with experimental costs, travel and subsistence covered by the project. The facilities available cover the entire range of aquaculture production systems (recirculation, flowthrough, cage, hatchery and pond systems), environments (freshwater and marine, cold, […]
Deadline: 31 January 2025 The Biopharma Innovation Cup is a dynamic and inspiring event that brings together postgraduate students from various disciplines, including life sciences, computer science, and business, to transform innovative ideas into concrete solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. By participating in this event, you will have the opportunity to interact with top students […]
Deadline: 01 February 2025 The Österreichischer Austauschdienst (OeAD – The Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research) Ernst Mach Grant Worldwide is now accepting applications from young researchers outside Austria for research visits to Austria. The grant programme, offers a maximum award value of €12,700. The Ernst Mach Grant Worldwide is an international […]
Deadline: 6 January 2025 The European project ScienceUs is launching an open call to scale up and connect outstanding Citizen Science projects in different research and technological areas that are already ongoing and are relevant to the EU mission “Adaptation to climate change”. ScienceUs proposes a three-phase support program (Seed – Flourish – Harvest phases) […]
Deadline: 27 January 2025 The European project BioAgora, in partnership with the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, is funding initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between scientific research, policymaking and societal actors, with a focus on biodiversity and ecological transition. By fostering collaboration between scientists, policymakers, and key societal actors, this call seeks to empower […]
NEW Deadline: 26 March 2025 The European project AgroServ has an open call to give access to transnational scientific data, specialized expertise, experimental sites, technology, and laboratories, connecting professionals from chemistry, biology, agronomy, ecology, bioengineering, analysis, sociology, and economics. Researchers (including PhD and master students) may have access to many installations and services across Europe. […]
Deadline: 7 January 2025 The Geo-INQUIRE Personalised Training Programme aims at the individual training of the next generation of geoscientists, users with new ideas to exploit Geo-INQUIRE supported installations and their related data, services and products. The programme offers visit grants of up to 3.000 € for selected users willing to address new research ideas, […]
Deadline: 22 January 2025 FCT, within the scope of its international collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), launched a call for proposals aimed at supporting Exploratory Research Projects. These projects may be presented individually or in co-promotion, have a maximum duration of 12 months and the maximum funding per project is 50 000 €. The […]
Deadline: 16 December 2024 The EuroMarine Network, of which CESAM is a member, is looking for enthusiastic, engaged and creative Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are willing to play an important role supporting young scientists in EuroMarine, as well as advocating for marine science and healthy oceans in general. Candidates are expected to engage in the different activities carried out by OYSTER […]
Deadline: 15 January 2025 The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) administers the Branco Weiss Fellowship to support exceptional postdoctoral researchers, based anywhere in the world, seeking to conduct original, innovative research in the natural, engineering, medical and social sciences that are outside of the scope of mainstream research fields and engages with social, cultural, […]
Deadline: FCT-ECIU scholarships – 31 December 2024 | UA scholarships – 6 January 2025 The University of Aveiro (UA) has opened a call for applications for 8 doctoral scholarships funded by FCT under the ECIU University Collaboration Protocol and 10 doctoral scholarships funded by UA. FCT-ECIU scholarships These are intended to fund research activities leading […]
Deadline: 1 January 2025 The EU project BioProtect – Advancing Area-based Management Tools to Accelerate the Protection and Restoration of Marine Biodiversity across the European Sea Basins is seeking 5 regions to receive grants of up to 100.000 € each and technical support to implement and enhance Area-Based Management tools developed by the project and […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 (one) Research Grant(s) (RG) under the project “NEAR-U – Understanding the Ecology and Transmission of Antimicrobial Resistance in Ungulates”, with reference referência 2023.00109.RESTART of CESAM.
Deadline: 31 January 2025 Fullbright and FCT are funding PhD students that want to do research in the United States, through two different schemes: (1) Studentship Fulbright Doctoral Scholarship for PhD students admitted in PhD programs at the US; (2) Studentship Fulbright for Research for PhD fellows funded by FCT that need to carry out a […]
Deadline: 29 January 2025 The Promove Programme funds innovative initiatives in strategic areas for the development of inland regions with border dynamics that can be replicated in other regions with similar characteristics. A maximum of €250,000 will be funded per project with a duration of 3 years. Additional information can be found here (only available […]
Deadline: 14 February 2025 Interreg is now funding projects focusing on the transition to a unique, carbon neutral, and climate-resilient Atlantic Area Region. Only regions from Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal are eligible which is a major advantage for CESAM members! Cooperative transnational projects focused on making regions more resilient to common cross-border challenges that […]
Deadline: 03 December 2024 The Water4All Partnership is looking for experts to participate in the update of its Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda. The experts will belong to five working groups related to each of the following topics: (1) Water for circular economy: smart water value; (2) Water for ecosystems and biodiversity; (3) Water for […]
Deadline: 21 October 2025 Researchers are invited to submit COST Action proposals contributing to the scientific, technological, economic, cultural, or societal knowledge advancement and development of Europe. Multi- and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged. This is a great opportunity to create an interdisciplinary research network in a topic of your choice for 4 years. CESAM integrated […]
Deadline: 05 February 2025 ‘La Caixa’ Foundation is offering 100 fellowships to pursue postgraduate studies (predoctoral) at universities in any country in Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region. The call for applications covers all areas of knowledge and only Spanish and Portuguese candidates who pursued their bachelor studies in Spain and Portugal, respectively, are […]
Deadlines: Pre-proposal submission: 15 January 2025 Full proposal submission: 09 July 2025 The European partnership FutureFoodS, focused on transforming Europe’s food production and consumption towards more sustainable and resilient systems, has launch the first co-funded call for transnational research projects. This two-stage call will fund innovative projects that contribute to one of three topics related […]
Deadline: 31 December 2025 or until the program’s maximum allocation is reached (whichever comes first) FCT has announced the launch of the “FCT Mobility” programme, aimed at supporting the international mobility of researchers. The programme will fund medium and long-term stays for national doctoral researchers in foreign institutions and for foreign doctoral researchers in national institutions, with a […]
Deadlines: 23 January 2025 (Incoming) & 18 February 2025 (Retaining) “La Caixa” Foundation has launch its INPhINIT call, offering funding opportunities for PhD students through two distinct schemes. The Incoming scheme supports international students seeking to pursue their doctoral studies at Spanish or Portuguese top research centers, while the Retaining scheme is designed for those […]
A position is open for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of activities in the scientific area of Environmental Sciences and Engineering and/or Education, with a view to identifying indicators and developing methodologies for characterizing soil health, developing and applying one or more methodologies for assessing soil literacy levels, as well as developing […]
Deadline: 6 December 2024 Applications are now open for the L’Oréal Portugal Honor Medals for Women in Science. The laureates will carry out advanced studies of scientific research, at the post-doctoral level, within an institution in the national science and technology system, in the fields of Science, Engineering, and Technologies for Health or the Environment. […]
Deadline: 16 January 2025 The European Commission (EC) will fund € 4 million to raise awareness about the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) within the EU and amongst all citizens, farmers and non-farmers alike. The CAP is a policy for all EU citizens and the benefits that it provides should be more widely explained and demonstrated. […]
The Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme is funding up to two landscape restoration projects with US$ 1.5 Million to US$ 5 Million, over five years. This call is relevant for members of the Alternet and so this network is launching a call for interest – you should take advantage of this unique opportunity! Deadlines: 1st […]
Deadline: 10 December 2024 The UFAW Early Career Animal Welfare Researcher of the Year Award recognises the achievements of scientists at an early stage of their career who have made significant contributions to improving the welfare of animals. The award is open to students who are currently studying for a doctoral degree and to individuals […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for an equivalent to Assistant Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Marine Sciences, sub-area of Fisheries and Aquaculture, To develop research on bivalve pathology, […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Starting Research Grant(s) (SRG) under the project ‘Development of a Forecasting System for Waves and Coastal Overtopping’ at the Centre for Environmental and Maritime Studies (CESAM), Department of Physics, at the University of Aveiro, Portugal.
Alternet is a network of leading research institutions across Europe focused on biodiversity, ecosystems, and sustainability science. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, Alternet addresses pressing environmental challenges, supports policy-making with scientific insights, and enhances resilience in natural landscapes. Through initiatives like the Alternet Call Exchange and Horizon Europe collaborations, Alternet empowers researchers to work on impactful, […]
Deadline (1st stage): 13 November 2024 The Water4All Partnership – Water Security for the Planet is funding a two-stage Joint Transnational Call (JTC) that will support research and innovation projects to improve water security in the long-term. The results should contribute to the implementation of evidence-based, global, EU and national water management policies and strategies, […]
Deadline: 9 November 2024 The European Commission has launched the second call for EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors aiming to raise awareness about the sustainable circular bioeconomy and engage with youth communities on the opportunities that bioeconomy offers for our society. EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors are individuals eager to reach out to local communities, students, and civil society, […]
Deadline: 23 February 2025 The IOC-UNESCO, EurOcean Foundation, and Portugal, launched the second edition of the Mário Ruivo Memorial Lecture, aims to provide a platform for emerging talents in the field of ocean science and projects that contribute to the sustainable management of the ocean, thus contributing to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda – Sustainable Development […]
The call for session proposals for the 2025 Alternet Conference is now open! Alternet will be accepting proposals through 22 November 2024, and a call for abstracts will follow. The proposals for sessions Session proposals can be submitted here. General information about the conference can be found on the event webpage.
Deadline: 15 November 2024 The Expo Fish Portugal Innovation Award, promoted by Docapesca, funds new ideas and projects for new seafood products, solutions for more sustainable fishing and aquaculture, new equipment and production methods, innovative digital solutions and services, and contributions to biodegradable fishing gear. There will be prize money for the three best projects […]
Deadline: 28 October 2024 Based on a proposal by the national Foundation for Science and Technology, the National Innovation Agency, the Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation and the Portuguese Space Agency, the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation presents a preliminary version of the Portuguese position paper for the FP10, for the period […]
Deadline: 10 January 2025 The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) launched a call for fellows for the methodological assessment of integrated biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning and ecological connectivity (“spatial planning assessment”). The IPBES fellowship programme provides an opportunity for outstanding early-career individuals, including PhD students, from all backgrounds and disciplines working on biodiversity and […]
Deadline: 05 December 2024 France is launching the Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) visiting fellowship programme for 2025, aimed at enhancing scientific contributions to climate change issues raised by the Conferences of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The programme will welcome at least 60 early-career researchers to conduct […]
Deadline: 9 December 2024 Many successful practices fostering knowledge valorisation have been developed by stakeholders, in regional, national and European networks, privately and publicly funded. These practices empower researchers, nourish industry-academia collaborations, support the launch of academic start-ups, connect research to societal actors and policymakers, improve intellectual assets management, and tackle many further aspects of […]
Deadline: 20 November 2024 The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Programme is funding tenures with a PhD (or equivalent) and employed in a full-time position at an institution of higher education, with responsibilities that include leading independent research as a principal investigator and supervising/teaching trainees toward the attainment of a degree. The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars […]
Deadline: 24 January 2025 The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) launched a call for nominations for experts for the methodological assessment of integrated biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning and ecological connectivity. All Governments and relevant organizations or institutions are encouraged to submit nominations. Additional information here. CESAM members that are interested in obtaining […]
Deadline: 18 February 2024 The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals funded under the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). With 5.7 M€, the call for proposals seeks to fund regional flagships projects supporting sustainable blue economy in EU sea basins for Smart Specialisation, as well Regenerative Ocean Farming and Algae Innovation. CESAM […]
Deadline: 20 October 2024 (aimed at mobilities scheduled between the last quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025) The University of Aveiro, as part of the ECIU consortium, is funding the mobility of researchers and PhD students. Grants, up to 4 000 €, fund outgoing travels and associated subsistence costs to visit member or […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology, within the project ENIGMA – Eco-friendly Nanotechnology in fIsh health manaGement for […]
Deadline: 1st stage – 21 November 2024 & 2nd stage – 29 January 2025 The Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) is launching the 2024 Joint Call to cover different topics and R&D&I types. The Call is structured into modules aimed at different energy technologies and/or systems as well as both research and innovation oriented approaches on different Technology […]
Deadline: 14 January 2025 The ERC Consolidator Grant is designed for scientists seeking to solidify their independence by establishing or strengthening an excellent research team and advancing their career in Europe. This grant offers up to €2 million in funding over a 5-year period, making it an ideal opportunity for researchers who have recently formed […]
Deadline: 29 November 2024 FCT has opened the seventh edition of the CEEC Individual. The main updates in this edition are that there are no applications for the Principal Investigator category and the contract will be for a maximum period of 3 consecutive or interpolated years up to a maximum of 6 years. There are […]
Deadline: 15 of November 2024 The Interreg-funded Blue Shuttle project, with CESAM as a stakeholder, aims to identify key digital and technological challenges in the Marine Living Resources and/or Blue Biotechnology sectors. Project will support four pilot projects, one in each in Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal. Projects are limited to a 12-month duration, being the […]
Deadline: 4 October 2024 The European Commission is looking for excellent, well-informed academic minds coming from the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) research community. Experts will help evaluate project ideas submitted to calls open in 2025 under Horizon Europe applied to the field of Climate, Energy and Mobility. SSH researchers with interests and expertise related to […]
Deadline: Permanently open The Fulbright Inter-Country Travel Grant Programme allows Portuguese higher education institutions to receive American Professors who are in Europe on a Fulbright grant to teach (seminars, conferences, workshops) or collaborate on other projects for short periods (up to a maximum of 5 days). Portuguese higher education institutions interested in participating in this […]
Deadline: 05 February 2025 The MSCA Staff Exchanges actions offer researchers and innovators short-term international and inter-sectoral staff exchanges through sustainable, collaborative projects in Europe and beyond (from PhD candidates to postdoctoral researchers and administrative/technical staff). These actions promote the transfer of knowledge and skills while increasing the organisation’s research and innovation capabilities. CESAM members […]
A call for application is now open for the attribution of 1 (one) Research Fellowship, with reference (Referencia do Edital), for development of scientific and technological research activities, under the scheme «Agendas Mobilizadoras para a Inovação Empresarial», namely project Re-MEND-Building REsilience against MEntal illness during ENDocrine-sensitive life stages, (Grant agreement ID: 101057604)” project, at the […]
Deadline: 14 January 2025 The 2024 ‘Researchers at Risk’ Call, funded by Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) aims to provide further support for national and international organisations working with researchers at risk in order to enhance and professionalise their activities. Support should further facilitate and strengthen cooperation and linkages between European, national and institutional initiatives and […]
Deadline: 30 November 2024 The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Limited (ITOPF) launches the ITOF R&D Award to fund projects which have the potential to lead to improvements in the knowledge and understanding of issues related to accidental marine pollution from ships (e.g., spill preparedness and response, techniques for monitoring, clean-up, resource protection and restoration). […]
Deadline: 07 November 2024 The EuroMarine network, through OYSTER, opened a call to fund Early Career Researchers from EuroMarine Full Member (like CESAM) and Invited Member Organisations to undertake an original and collaborative R&I project. It is expected that 2 proposals are funded, according to the total budget available of € 15 000. CESAM members that […]
Deadlines: 1st stage – 14 November and 2nd stage – 24 April 2025 The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership, funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe programme, is funding a two-stage call for proposals to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in transition towards a more sustainable […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 2 (two) Research Grants in the scope of the R&D project “BIO-UPTAKE-Bio-composites in smart plastic transformation processes to pave the way for large-scale uptake of sustainable bio-based products” (Grant Agreement 101057049), in the Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM).
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the project “BESIDE – Institutional, Behavioural, critical and adaptive economics towards Sustainable Development, management of natural capital and circular Economy”, (GA 951389) of the Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM).
Applications are opened for the award of 1 (one) Research Grant (RG) under the project “Biocatalytic membranes for micro/nano plastic degradation within waste water effluents” Reference 101099528, BMRex_Hopon, at the Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) and Biology Department.
Applications are opened for the award of 1 (one) Research Grant (RG) under the project “Biocatalytic membranes for micro/nano plastic degradation within waste water effluents” Reference 101099528, BMRex_Hopon, at the Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) and Chemistry Department.
The “Researchers in the Spotlight” campaign is an initiative designed to highlight the innovative research within the EuroMarine Network, of which CESAM is a full member. This campaign celebrates the achievements of the network’s researchers and strengthens the sense of community and collaboration among members. Picture yourself inspiring the next generation of marine scientists with […]
Deadline: 30 September 2024 The European Commission is seeking nominations for the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (GCSA), a pivotal component of the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM). The GCSA is composed of seven distinguished scientists who bring a broad and interdisciplinary perspective to address key scientific and policy issues at the European level. For any […]
Deadline: 11 February 2025 Under the Horizon Europe Cities Mission, a call on “Changing urban spaces and mindsets to accelerate the transition to climate neutrality” (HORIZON-MISS-2024-CIT-01) will be open on September 17. HORIZON-MISS-2024-CIT-01-01 – Rethinking urban spaces towards climate neutrality HORIZON-MISS-2024-CIT-01-02 – Zero-pollution cities HORIZON-MISS-2024-CIT-01-03 – Mobility Management Plans and Behavioural Change HORIZON-MISS-2024-CIT-01-04 – Integrated […]
The IOC-UNESCO Portugal and the EurOcean Foundation will launch the second edition of the Mário Ruivo Memorial Lecture, which intends to stimulate and recognise early career ocean researchers, seriously contributing to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 14 and to the objectives of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, one position for a Second Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Socioeconomic Sciences, to exercise functions aiming to develop socio-economic research on the gender role […]
FCT has published the opening notice for the seventh edition of the CEEC Individual. The competition will run from 30 September, when the application and evaluation guidelines should be released. The main updates in this edition are that there are no applications for the Principal Investigator category and the contract will be for a maximum […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a Doctorate Researcher Level 2 for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology (sub-area of Ecology and Biodiversity and specialization area of Environmental Contamination).
The National Energy and Climate Plan 2030 (Plano Nacional Energia e Clima 2030 – PNEC 2030) is the main energy and climate policy instrument for the short to medium term. PNEC 2030 establishes the goals, objectives, lines of action, and action measures in the field of energy and climate, related to the 5 dimensions of […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one (1) Research Grant (RG) in the scope of R&D project CAPTA – ”Climate Neutrality: The role of blue carbon in the Portuguese and Galician coasts” / “Neutralidade climática: papel do carbono azul na costa de Portugal e Galiza” / (0062_CAPTA_1_E), from the Centre for Environmental […]
An international public notice is open for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, to exercise the functions of restoration of a conservation […]
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) administers the annual Stockholm Water Prize (SWP), which honours outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources. The aim is to provide its winners with global acknowledgement and visibility. Laureates can win more than 85 K€.Deadline: 30 September 2024 The main achievements of the […]
The Atlantic Strategy Committee, supported by the Atlantic Assistance Mechanism, invite all stakeholders of the Atlantic Community to apply or nominate a project for the Atlantic Project Awards 2024. The Atlantic Project Awards feature outstanding initiatives, successful collaborations and achievements relevant to the implementation of the Atlantic Action Plan 2.0.Deadline: 20 September 2024 These projects […]
The Ministry of Education & Science of Ukraine intends to promote the involvement of international experts in the evaluation of the Ukrainian research system. This will be the way to ensure that evaluation practices are conducted according to the highest international standards, thus ensuring transparency and promoting the advancement of Ukraine’s research ecosystem and its credibility on […]
The CLIMAAX Horizon Europe project consortium launched the second call for regions and communities to implement the CLIMAAX methodological Framework and the supporting Climate Risk Assessment Toolbox and carry out their regional and local multi-risk assessments. Only individual applications from public bodies and non-profit legal entities are eligible but the University of Aveiro may participate as a subcontractor. Selected […]
The project Talent4Iberia – Career development of international talents of the energy research fields in the Iberian Peninsula, funded under the programme MSCA-COFUND, has an open call for 10 positions for postdoctoral researchers in order to develop individual and freely selected research projects at one of the three recruiting organizations in Extremadura (Spain) during a […]
The two-stage Joint Transnational Call (JTC) will be launched in September 2024 in the framework of the European partnership Water4All and will support research and innovation projects to improve water security in the long term. The results should contribute to the implementation of evidence-based, global, EU and national water management policies and strategies, within the […]
In support of the African Union’s climate, environment, and sustainability goals and priority areas for Agenda 2063, the National Research Foundation, South Africa (NRF) has led the development of this Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA). The estimated duration of the projects is three years. Deadline: 2 September 2024 Successful proposals must address and deliver […]
The Postdoctoral Junior Leader fellowships programme is aimed at recruiting excellent researchers of any nationality who wish to continue their research career in Spain or Portugal in the areas of health and life sciences, technology, physics, engineering and mathematics. This programme aims to promote high quality, innovative research in Spain and Portugal and to support […]
Lidl and Electrão groups launched the TransforMAR programme with €30 000 to award three projects that contribute to protecting the oceans and aquatic ecosystems. Deadline: 30 September 2024 Proposals covering the entire aquatic ecosystem, including seas, rivers or streams, will be accepted as long as they fall within one of the following areas: – Reducing […]
Horizon Europe launched a call to leverage best practices of the private and public sector in the EU’s well-performing innovation hubs and enhance collaborations between businesses with R&I actors in educational and research institutions. It is expected to have 5 projects funded, each with a budget of ca. 500 K€, with the duration of, at […]
The CYTED programme announced the 2024 call for funding for Thematic Forums, through a cooperation line consisting of meetings between Ibero-American entrepreneurs and researchers. The selected projects will receive funding of up to €10 000 (includes only transport and accommodation for representatives of Ibero-American organisations, except representatives of the host country). Deadline: 15 July 2024 […]
The 2025 Work Programme of the European Research Council was finally adopted. The Work Programme (WP) sets out the budgets of the calls, the calendar of grant competition and conditions for ERC funding. Research funded by the ERC is expected to lead to advances at the frontiers of knowledge and to set a clear and […]
The SPOT Nordic Association and the FCT have launched the Nordic Grant, which aims to establish and develop research links between universities and research institutes in Portugal and the Nordic countries, namely Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Two grants of 6 000 €, each, will be awarded for projects lasting at least 2 months. Deadline: […]
The ERC-PT Careers programme aims to attract and retain international researchers for permanent positions in research and higher education institutions in Portugal. Deadline: 31 December 2025 This programme is funded under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and aims to encourage national institutions to recruit researchers with projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) […]
The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership, funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Partnership, will fund a call for proposals to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in their transition towards a more sustainable economy and functioning. Nine topics will be available for applications (in two stages) […]
An international public notice is opened for recruitment in the form of an Uncertain Term Work Contract, under the Portuguese Labour Code, 1 (one) position for a First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of research activities in the scientific area of Biology, and subarea of Ecology and Biodiversity, under the research project “Soil@INT – […]
60 COST Actions were recently approved and 23 of them are related with the research areas of CESAM. You can be a part of it and take profit of the many benefits of belonging to these networks. Deadline: 12 July 2024 A COST Action (CA) is an interdisciplinary research network that brings researchers and innovators […]
There are currently several open calls for projects funded by PT2030 (including MAR2030) in which the University of Aveiro can be a beneficiary (as a promoter, co-promoter or by subcontracting, depending on the call) and that are relevant for CESAM members. You can find additional information and the opening notices for each call in the […]
The 2nd edition of the INOVA+ Prize will honour innovative projects in scientific, business and public contexts. The INOVA+ Prize is aimed at differentiating products, services, solutions and/or technologies in emerging areas, capable of responding to the main European priorities. Deadline: 15 July 2024 CESAM members can apply for the Scientific Innovation category, which is […]
Hundreds of experts are required to be part of the Pool of Experts for the development of the third World Ocean Assessment (WOA III). They will support the preparation of the assessments conducted under the Regular Process and contribute as members of writing teams in this regard. The experts represent diverse disciplines and geographical regions. […]
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) is a Norwegian foundation that funds projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions. Deadline: 8 August 2024 Projects must be in line with the foundation’s priorities and strategy which are to: – encourage and support innovation in climate […]
The management plans for several regions relevant to CESAM’s research are open for public consultation, namely: Deadline: 19 July 2024 With the publication of Regulatory Decree no. 1/2020 of 16 March, Portugal classified the 62 sites of community importance in mainland Portugal as special areas of conservation, as designated by the competent bodies of the […]
A call is opened to young researchers (aged 21-35) in all disciplines to participate in the EU Talent Katowice European Union Contest. Initiated, funded and co-created by the European Commission, EU TalentOn is one of the biggest brainstorming events happening in the European City of Science Katowice 2024. Deadline: 7 July 2024 The idea of EU TalentOn […]
The Blue Bio Value Ideation initiative aims to support teams in developing business strategies and accelerating their market entry in the field of blue biotechnology. The winning team(s) will have access to personalised support for the development of the project and the possibility of a prize of up to €10,000. Deadline: 14 July 2024 This […]
As part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, there are two open calls under the EU Mission “Restore our ocean and waters”. This Mission aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean and waters through research and innovation, citizen engagement, and blue investments. The Mission addresses the water system as a whole, with […]
Horizon Europe is supporting early-stage development of future technologies (e.g. various activities at low TRL 1-3), up to proof of concept, through the EIC Pathfinder programme. This programme is divided into challenges and under the challenge “Nature inspired alternatives for food packaging and films for agriculture”, six projects, from 0.5 to 4 M€ each, will […]
There are open calls for nine topics in the framework of the Mission Soil Work Programme 2024, of Horizon Europe, with a total indicative budget of 134.5 M€. Projects are called to monitor soil erosion and nitrogen fluxes, soil health and pollinators, soil biodiversity for healthy crops, carbon farming, and forest peatsoils. Moreover, new funding […]
Under the Agreement between FCT and DAAD, a call for funding international researcher mobility projects is now open. The projects will have a maximum duration of 24 months and the annual funding per project is 2500 €. Applications must be drawn up jointly by the researchers responsible in both countries and submitted to the organisations […]
The COST Action CIRCUL-A-BILITY: Rethinking packaging for circular and sustainable food supply chains of the future opened a call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) up to a maximum of 4000 € (160 € per day). The call is open for PhD students, PostDocs, Early Career Researchers, and Advanced Career Researchers. STSMs are short-term exchange […]
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) has launched its 2024 Antarctic-related Fellowships for early-career researchers (PhD students or those within five years of completing a PhD). It will award 4-5 projects with up to $15,000 (each). The SCAR Fellowship programme is for PhD students, or those within five years after completing the PhD (on […]
The ECIU member universities, to which UA belongs, have launched a Seed Programme to enhance collaboration and innovation among their partners, including travel grants and challenge-based research initiatives. Projects can last up to 24 months and up to 13.000€ per project may be funded. Deadline: 15 October 2024 In this call you have two different […]
Are you an established, leading principal investigator who wants long-term funding to pursue a ground-breaking, ambitious project? The ERC Advanced Grant could be for you. Advanced Grants may be awarded up to 2.5M€ for 5 years. Deadline: 29th August 2024 Objectives The fundamental activity of the European Research Council (ERC), via its main frontier research grants, is […]
The COST Action (CA) EU-PoTaRCh – Network for forest by-products charcoal, resin, tar, potash is funding Short Term Scientific Missions (STSM) for researchers engaged in an official research programme as a PhD student or postdoctoral fellow. STSMs must have a minimum duration of 5 calendar days including travel and a maximum of 1 500€ per mission […]
The Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) of the Water4All Partnership will be updated in 2025. As part of the update process, the public consultation on the topics of the Water4All SRIA is launched; the primary objective is to gather perspectives from stakeholders on the scientific scope of Water4All, who may be interested in taking part in this […]
FLAD (Luso-American Development Foundation) continues to invest in research in the Atlantic area, its ecosystems and their sustainable exploitation, opening a new edition of the FLAD Science Award Atlantic 2024. The prize is 300 000 €, for a maximum of 3 years. Deadline: 30 June 2024 Eligibility: Candidates who have completed their doctorate no more than […]
The MSCA Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) aim to train entrepreneurial, innovative and resilient doctoral candidates, able to face current and future challenges and to convert knowledge and ideas into products and services for economic and social benefit. MSCA-DN allow doctoral programmes to train doctoral candidates in academia and other sectors, including industry and business. This call has a […]
Under a Cooperation Agreement, FCT and Campus France are launching a call for funding to support international researcher mobility projects between Portugal and France. The projects will have a maximum duration of 24 months and the annual FCT funding per project is 2 500 €. Deadline: 21 June 2024 Applications must be drawn up jointly […]
The Eklipse mechanism, established under the Alternet network umbrella, is inviting experts to join an Expert Working Group (EWG) to contribute to answering an identified policy-relevant knowledge need that requires an in-depth analysis and assessment at the science-policy interface on a request on cumulative impacts of offshore wind farms on marine ecosystems. Deadline: 7 June 2024 […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Research Grant (RG)in the scope of R&D projects (BEAUTY: Big gEnome wide Applications for an ecotoxicology soil model – a knowledge base to Unravel mechanisms (nanopesTY_cides)/ Department of Biology and CESAM), PTDC/CTA-AMB/3970/2020.
The challenge of deepening the European Research Area (ERA) includes Open Science, Higher Education and Researchers, Citizen Science, Science Education, Gender and Ethics. It aims at underpinning a new ERA benefitting from knowledge creation, circulation and use. This empowers higher education institutions and research organisations to embrace a transformative process where a highly skilled workforce […]
Horizon Europe’s EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change opened a call on Supporting the implementation of the EU Mission Adaptation to Climate Change, with 9 topics that range from developing and refining outcome indicators to measure progress on climate resilience, to researching the complex interplay between the climate and biodiversity crises towards more systemic […]
The European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and water column Observatory (EMSO) is offering physical access to their facilities where users’ devices can be installed, including sensors, instruments, systems, and new technologies, and where new procedures/experiments can be tested/take place. Deadline: 30 June 2024 Seven facilities are available this year, with two located in the Atlantic Ocean and five […]
A call is now open for a position for one First Level Doctorate Researcher for the exercise of activities of scientific research in the scientific areas of Biology, subarea of Ecology and Biodiversity, and area of expertise in Ecotoxicology, under the framework of the Research Unit and Associate Laboratory ‘Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies’ […]
FCT will participate in the partnership on One Health Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which is one of the key European partnerships that the European Commission has identified within the framework of the Horizon Europe to support R&I to respond to the challenges of AMR. All interested parties are therefore invited to respond to the survey. Deadline: […]
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) has now open a Visiting Scholar scheme to mid- to late-career scientists for short-term visits (1-4 weeks) in other SCAR member countries. You will have the opportunity to receive an individual award of up to USD $5000. SCAR is charged with initiating, developing and coordinating high-quality international scientific research […]
The Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) is calling on its member governments and observer organizations to nominate experts who will draft the outline of the Working Group contributions to the Seventh Assessment Report. The Seventh Assessment report comprises three Working Group contributions and a Synthesis Report. The Working Group I contribution is on the […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 2 Research Grants (RG)in the scope of R&D projects PUFApods – Merging blue and green food systems – Using marine gammarid amphipods supplied with plant food processing side streams to produce n-3 LC-PUFA, 2022.01620.PTDC.
Calls of Cluster 6 to overcome barriers and deliver solutions to enable the green transition under the Horizon Europe programme. Successful projects are expected to address barriers to adopting new knowledge and innovation for the green transition, proposing pathways and facilitating the deployment of solutions for improved adoption by stakeholders and decision makers. Deadline: 25 June […]
CESAM is a full member of the EuroMarine and, therefore, is eligible for several funding options boosted by this network. EuroMarine is funding up to 20 Individual Fellowships (600 € each) to facilitate the participation of EuroMarine PhD students and scholars in their first post-doctoral position to attend advanced courses or to do fieldwork. Deadline: […]
PRIMA launched an award that seeks to shine a spotlight on two outstanding women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in promoting sustainability and resilience in food systems throughout the Mediterranean. With a cash prize of €10,000 for each of the two winners, the award aims to not only acknowledge their accomplishments but […]
Targeting all career-stage researchers, technical staff, soil laboratories (LABs) and long-term field experimental sites (LTEs) located at institutions inside and outside the European Join Programme (EJP) SOIL consortium who intend to improve research and enhance collaboration. Deadline: 31 May 2024 The European Joint Programme “EJP SOIL – Towards climate-smart sustainable management of agricultural soils” consortium […]
The French Institute in Portugal launched a call for mobility grants (PhD students and post-doctoral levels) for Portuguese or foreign researchers living in Portugal, working in a Portuguese research institution, to establish new Franco-Portuguese collaborations. These grants are intended for researchers who want to carry out research activities in a laboratory or research unit in […]
LIFE supports innovative, impactful projects with demonstrable impacts and best practices that can be replicated and scaled up elsewhere in Europe. The main areas are Nature and biodiversity; Circular economy and quality of life; Climate change mitigation and adaptation; Clean energy transition. Deadline: 5 to 19 September according to the call LIFE programme will fund different types of projects […]
Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) supports new or existing doctoral programmes and postdoctoral fellowship schemes in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries, intending to spread the best practices of the MSCA. Deadline: 26 September 2024 Types of actions There are two types of COFUND actions: i) Doctoral Programmes: offering research training […]
Under this call, the European Commission will award up 2 M€ to map and assess thematic links between MSCA projects and their contribution to several EU policy priorities. It will also gather feedback from MSCA’s research and innovation community on how to maximise the programme’s impact. Deadline: 3 September 2024 One of the objectives of […]
The Centre for Iberian Studies (Centro de Estudos Ibéricos – CEI) will award more than 15 portfolios as part of the Transversalities project: Photography without Borders, which uses photography as a means of promoting the inclusion of territories and breaking with the processes of exclusion to which vast areas of the planet are subjected by […]
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) 2024 call is open and will fund projects that respect the principles of circularity, sustainability, and planetary boundaries, contributing to the EU’s climate targets for 2030, paving the way for climate neutrality by 2050, and advancing circular and sustainable production in line with the European Green Deal, […]
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) enhance the creative and innovative potential of postdoctoral researchers wishing to acquire new skills through advanced training and international, interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral mobility. MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to excellent researchers of any nationality. Deadline: 11 September 2024 The MSCA is a prestigious and well-funded grant that has […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant (RG)in the scope of R&D projects GEOPLASTTES “Trace elements in marine coastal systems: interplay of GEOchemistry, PLASTic compounds and polychaeTES” (2023.00033.RESTART), hosted by Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) of the University of Aveiro and funded by FCT/MCTES, through national funds in […]
The international network EuroMarine is funding the establishment of inclusive and multidisciplinary Long-Term Scientific Working Groups (LTSWG). The aim of the WG is to provide an open forum for discussion among EuroMarine members. A maximum of €12,500 is available for funding and only one proposal will be selected. Deadline: 30 August 2024 The topic for […]
The international network EuroMarine is funding one training school, a great opportunity to host a training workshop that will equip attendees with new knowledge and innovative approaches to address ocean challenges. A maximum of €20,000 is available for funding and the school is expected to be held in 2025. Deadline: 30 August 2024 Proposals are […]
The international network EuroMarine, of which CESAM is a full member, is funding workshops (FSW) as an opportunity for research teams to scope and collaborate on an existing or emerging topic in marine science research. Workshops should take an innovative, ‘horizon scanning’ approach to the topic. A maximum of €7.500 will be available for each […]
An international public call is opened for recruitment in an employment contract for an indefinite period under the Portuguese Labour Code, for 1 (one) position as Principal Researcher in labor regime in the scientific area of Biology, sub-area of Ecology and Biodiversity, area of specialization in Ornitology, aimed at the development of research functions in […]
An international public call is opened for recruitment in an employment contract for an indefinite period under the Portuguese Labour Code, for 1 (one) position as Principal Researcher in labor regime, in the scientific area of Biology, sub-area of Ecology and Biodiversity, area of specialization in Ecotoxicology, aimed at the development of research functions in […]
An international public call is opened for recruitment in an employment contract for an indefinite period under the Portuguese Labour Code, for 1 (one) position as Auxiliary Researcher, in the scientific area of Chemistry, specifically in the area of maintenance and operation of analytical instrumentation necessary for performing chemical analyses in biological and environmental matrices, […]
An international public call is opened for recruitment in an employment contract for an indefinite period under the Portuguese Labour Code, for 1 (one) position as Auxiliary Researcher, in the scientific area of Biology, sub-area of Molecular and Cellular Biology, specialization in Microbial Diversity and Genetics, specifically in the area of maintenance and operation of […]
An international public call is opened for recruitment in an employment contract for an indefinite period under the Portuguese Labour Code, for 1 (one) position as Auxiliary Researcher, in the scientific area of Marine Geology, for carrying out of scientific research activities within the framework of the CESAM Associate Laboratory.
INTERREG EUROPE will fund projects that bring together policy organisations from across Europe. The main goal is that, for four years, the partners learn from each other and work together on a shared policy issue. The lessons they learn will improve regional policies and a more sustainable economic, social and environmental impact on the ground for […]
The ClimateLaunchpad programme is accepting applications for business ideas to combat climate change in different areas including agriculture, air and environment, clean energy, clean industry, energy storage, efficiency, transport and water. Deadline: 5 May 2024 Eligibility: – Ideas or startups created less than a year ago; – Projects that have raised less than 200,000 euros […]
Applications for the Bilateral Research Fund (BRF) 2024 program are open. This is an initiative of PARSUK – Portuguese Association of Researchers and Students in the UK, funded by FCT, which aims to establish and develop scientific collaborations between Portugal and the UK. Deadline: 22 April 2024 The BRF is an annual program that offers doctoral and early […]
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), will give an international recognition to those individuals, irrespective of their gender, who, either in their personal capacity or as representatives of their respective institutions, have made significant contributions to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women in the maritime sector. Deadline: 8 July 2024 The goal of the […]
Individuals and teams can submit tools and techniques that improve the access, quality, and usefulness of open biodiversity data to the open-ended competition Ebbi Nielsen Challenge. Deadline: 14 August 2024 The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) annual incentive competition aims to recognize innovative tools, both new and existing, that leverage biodiversity data from the GBIF […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant(s) (RG) under the scope of R&D project “Apoio à Rede Nacional de Arrojamentos de Mamíferos Marinhos — Rede Regional Norte 2023-2024” of CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, funded by Fundo Ambiental, defined in Despacho n. 3355-A/2023 (Ministério do Ambiente e […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Research Grant (RG)in the scope of R&D project ATLACE – Atlantic interactions via atmospheric water cycle: exploiting a unique dataset from the Antarctic circumnavigation expedition for better understanding of clouds and precipitation, CIRCNA/CAC/0273/2019.
The Amélia de Mello Foundation, in partnership with BCSD Portugal, will distinguish and provide funding to entrepreneurs with original projects in the fields of sustainability and decarbonisation. The maximum value of the José Manuel de Mello Entrepreneurship grant is 150,000 euros to be spent over 3 years. Deadline: 30 April 2024 The themes of the […]
The Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) is looking for international experts in different scientific fields to strengthen its expert panels, namely to be part of its Review College. This is a great opportunity for researchers with an interdisciplinary and international profile interested in evaluating proposals. Deadline: 28 April 2024 These panels meet once or twice […]
The OceanLove Innovation Award is dedicated to nurturing early-stage, creative ideas for ocean conservation. The ideas receive support, guidance, and potential funding from global experts. Deadline: May 2024. Do you have an idea for a new product or initiative that can better protect the ocean against pollution, overfishing, extinction of species or climate change? You […]
Open to PhD and early career researchers (as well as professionals in related fields), the Alternet Summer School – organised and supported in cooperation with Biodiversa+ – creates an innovative atmosphere for considering the environmental challenges that society is currently facing, particularly those around biodiversity. Peyresq, a picturesque village in the Haute-de-Provence Alpes, provides an […]
An international public call is opened for recruitment in an employment contract for an indefinite period under the Portuguese Labour Code, for 1 (one) position as Coordinator Researcher (5009,55€), in the scientific area of Chemistry under the contract program to support the development of R & D activities, with the Foundation for Science and Technology […]
Mar 2030 programme funds co-promotion projects of up to € 70 000 per project targeting environmental sustainability and climate action (renewable energy systems, decarbonisation, energy efficiency and circular economy). Projects must be led by a company and can last up to 24 months. Deadline: 11 June 2024 Objectives: – Incorporate knowledge and liaise with regional […]
The global and multidisciplinary research project “Surface Ocean – Lower Atmosphere Study” (SOLAS) has open calls for new members for the Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) and the Early Career Scientist Committee (ECSC). Deadline for SSC: 25 April 2024 Deadline for ECSC: 30 April 2024 SSC The SSC is the central decision-making body for SOLAS and […]
The annual Photo Competition for UN World Oceans Day is hosted by the United Nations, curated by Ellen Cuylaerts and a jury composed of world-renowned individuals.Deadline: 7 April 2024 The photo competition has five thematic categories open for submissions: Winners will be announced during the live broadcast of UN World Oceans Day 2024 on 7 […]
A call is open for the award of one Postdoc Research Grant (PRG) under the project LegumES: Valorising and balancing the ecosystem service benefits offered by legumes, and legume-based cropped systems (Grant agreement ID: 101135512), from CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies.
A call is open for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the project LegumES: Valorising and balancing the ecosystem service benefits offered by legumes, and legume-based cropped systems (Grant agreement ID: 101135512), from CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies.
The Interreg Sudoe Programme, a transnational cooperation programme between Spain, France, Portugal and the Principality of Andorra, will fund 36-month projects involving partners from these countries. The call for proposals involves two phases and there is no defined maximum funding amount. IMPORTANT NOTE: In this second call, the submission of three proposals per beneficiary is […]
The National Scholarship Programme (NSP), funded by the Government of the Slovak Republic, is supporting the mobility of PhD students, university professors, and researchers to perform research in Slovakia. Citizens of any country in the world (except the citizens of Slovakia) can apply for a scholarship stay in Slovakia in the NSP framework, with duration […]
The FCT call to award scholarships to those wishing to obtain a doctorate in all scientific fields is open in the general line and in a Non-Academic Environment. In this edition there is an increased budget for work plans with non-academic organisations, with 450 scholarships expected to be awarded in this line and 1500 scholarships […]
The Agroecology Partnership launched the first Call for projects under the theme “Fostering agroecology at farm and landscape levels”. The aim of this Call is to fund transdisciplinary research and innovation (R&I) projects that address the agroecological transition of conventional and organic agricultural systems. First phase: 26 April 2024 Second phase: 19 September 2024 The […]
The European Commission wants to hear your views on the GreenData4All initiative and a call for evidence is now open for feedback. Your input will be considered as they further develop and fine-tune this initiative. Deadline: 25 March 2024 The GreenData4All initiative will help deliver on Europe’s green and digital transformation by updating EU rules […]
A call is open for the award of three Research Grants (RG) under the project PARC -Partnership for the assessment of risks from chemicals (Horizon Europe Framework Programme – Partnerships in Health (2021) (HORIZON-HLTH-2021- ENVHLTH-03)), from CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies.
An international public call is opened for recruitment in an employment contract for an indefinite period under the Portuguese Labour Code, for 1 (one) position as Auxiliary Researcher, in the scientific area of Biology, subarea in Illustration and Biological Dissemination, for carrying out scientific research/promotion and dissemination of science activities in the scientific areas of […]
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge awards are accepting applications. These awards recognize fundamental contributions in a broad array of areas of scientific knowledge, including Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), Biology and Biomedicine, Climate Change and Environmental Sciences, and Economics, Finance and Management. Deadline: 30 June 2024 The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards consist of 400,000 euros, […]
The EMBO Young Investigator Programme is accepting applications for the support of life scientists who have been group leaders for less than four years in setting up their laboratories. The programme aims to: i) highlight some of the best young group leaders in Europe; ii) create a mutual support network among the next generation of […]
Researchers are invited to submit COST Action proposals contributing to the scientific, technological, economic, cultural or societal knowledge advancement and development of Europe. Multi- and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged. This is a great opportunity to create an interdisciplinary research network in a topic of your choice for 4 years. Deadline: 23 October 2024 By focusing […]
Under the Horizon Europe Work Programme “Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area”, the Hop-On facility opens doors for legal entities from low R&I performing countries, such as Portugal, to join ongoing collaborative R&I actions. Deadline: 26 September 2024 The Hop-On Facility (HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-06-01) aims to improve the inclusiveness of Horizon Europe by involving more […]
The European Maritime Board (EMB) is looking for two enthusiastic, engaged, and creative PhD students or post-doc researchers with a background in any aspect related to the marine environment to join their Ambassador Programme. Deadline: 03 March 2024 The European Marine Board (EMB) is the leading European think tank in marine science policy. It provides […]
FCT and the Planning, Policy and Prospective Public Administration Competence Center (PlanAPP) will fund projects with a maximum duration of 12 months and a maximum amount per project between €35,000 and €50,000. The competition aims to support the production of scientific knowledge that responds to specific needs identified in various areas of public policy. Dates: […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant (RG) in the scope of R&D project “SYNERGY – Upgrading wastewater treatment via synergistic adsorption-degradation of organic microcontaminants by enzyme-modified carbon materials (2022.02028.PTDC)”.
In the framework of the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030”, BlueMissionAA and MPA Europe announce the MPA Awards that will grant 2 Marine Protected Areas. Deadline: 26 February 2024 The aim of the MPA Awards is to acknowledge and to engage with outstanding Marine Protected Areas that actively contribute to the goals of the EU Mission […]
The Fundación Carolina of the Tordesillas Group is funding short term stays (1 to 3 months) for Doctorates who are faculty at Tordesillas Group institutions (UA and UL are part of this group) to be in Spain. The grant includes a return airline ticket in economy class, non-pharmaceutical medical insurance and €1,200 per month for […]
The 2024 GBIF Graduate Researchers Award is an annual programme funded by the intergovernmental network GBIF – Global Biodiversity Information Facility aimed at fostering innovative research and discovery in biodiversity informatics. Prizes are delivered to two graduate students—generally one Master’s candidate and one Ph.D candidate. Deadline: 24 June 2024 This annual programme aims to foster […]
Alternet is looking for members of the Alternet community to contribute to the Alternet Day sessions at the at the Sustainability Research + Innovation Congress 2024, to be held on June 12th 2024, in Helsinki (Finland). This can include speakers giving traditional talks, interactive presentations, participatory workshops, or more.These sessions include the following: Are you […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Research Grant (RG) in the scope of R&D projects (BEAUTY: Big gEnome wide Applications for an ecotoxicology soil model – a knowledge base to Unravel mechanisms (nanopesTY_cides)/Department of Biology and CESAM), PTDC/CTA-AMB/3970/2020.
The A-AAGORA consortium is pleased to announce the launch of the 2nd Call for Associated Regions to participate in the A-AAGORA project. Having approved 3 projects in the first call, the consortium now intends to support 4 additional Associated Regions, considering the maximum financial support of EUR 70,000, to implement nature-based solutions across four referential […]
The MARGISTAR CA will fund Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSM) and grants for dissemination conferences aiming to foster sustainability of mountainous areas, and, in particular, with periphery traps, visions of post-marginalised futures, and transformation pathways in, of, and for mountain areas. Deadline: 17 March 2024 A STSM is a visit to a host organisation located in […]
The European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and water column Observatory (EMSO) is offering physical access to their facilities where users’ devices can be installed, including sensors, instruments, systems, and new technologies, and where new procedures/experiments can be tested/take place. Deadline: 29 February 2024 Seven facilities are available this year, with two located in the Atlantic Ocean and five […]
The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership announced a new joint transnational call entitled “Unified Paths to a Climate-Neutral, Sustainable, and Resilient Blue Economy: Engaging Civil Society, Academia, Policy, and Industry”. The call aims to support transnational research and innovation projects of 36 months duration, addressing one of the four priority areas presented below. Deadline (pre-proposals): 10 April […]
A call is open for 1 (one) position of Initial Level Doctoral Researcher for the exercise of scientific research activities in the scientific area of Biology, subarea of Ecology and Biodiversity, and specialization area in Ecotoxicology, within the Research Unit and Associated Laboratory Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM). Applications are open until February 19, […]
The international network, Ocean Decade, is inviting the global ocean community to participate in the review process of the draft White Papers developed by the 10 Working Groups of the Vision 2030 process. Contributions will directly influence the revision of these documents. Deadline: 22 February 2024 The White Papers are the result of several months […]
The EU Soil Observatory (EUSO) Technical Working Group on Soil erosion is looking for contributions with data to create an open-access database (EU_ERPlot) of soil erosion records collected at plot scale, through a series of diverse land use and land cover features across Europe. Deadline: 31 March 2024 The database (EU_ERPlot) is a result of […]
The project “Cooperation for the Convention on Biological Diversity” (CO-OP4CBD), funded by Horizon Europe, is looking for researchers and practitioners to join a diverse network of biodiversity experts in Europe and beyond, as well as take part in formative science-policy processes that will, as appropriate, contribute to the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 (one) Research Grant(s) (RG) under the project LIFE LUPI-LYNX “Creating socioecological conditions for the expansion of Iberian wolf and Iberian lynx”, LIFE-2022-SAP-NAT-NATURE, of CESAM and funded by Financial support from the LIFE Programme, European Union. Scientific Area: Biological Sciences. The applications are open from 1 February […]
How dangerous are the chemicals used in everyday products? The European project PARC (HORIZON-HLTH-2021-ENVHLTH-03) aims to develop next generation chemical risk assessment to protect human health and the environment. The PARC team at the CESAM/University of Aveiro is now looking for young and highly motivated researchers with a MSc, seeking to pursue a PhD degree […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one (1) Research Grant (BI) within the project no. 2022.04240.PTDC – Air pollution in an African megacity: sources and health implications, designated as APAM, of the Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) and funded by Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P./MCTES, through national funds (PIDDAC). […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant (RG) in the scope of the R&D project MIRACLE “Microencapsulation of Rhizobacteria and VOCs to increase plant growth and tolerance to drought: a biological approach to meet an agronomic need”, (2022.03612.PTDC), hosted by Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) and funded by […]
The International Science Council (ISC) is seeking for experts to contribute to critical global science-policy work in the multilateral space focusing on one or more of the 20 key areas that are prominent on the United Nation’s (UN) agenda. Deadline: 29 February 2024 The ISC will draw on this roster of experts throughout 2024 and […]
The Horizon Europe Clean Hydrogen Partnership funds a total of 113.5 M€ for projects to cover R&I activities across the whole hydrogen value chain covering 20 different topics. Additional 60 M€ will be used to support different activities (including topping-up of related call topics and a procurement to set-up and run a ‘Hydrogen Valleys Facility’) for […]
The European Ocean Coalition (EU4Ocean), supported by the European Commission, announces the start of applications for its annual “MakeEUBlue” Awards recognizing innovative and outstanding initiatives in the field of ocean literacy. The winners will be announced at the European Maritime Day, which this year takes place on 30-31 May in Svendborg, Denmark. Deadline: 09 February 2024 EU4Ocean is […]
A call is open for 1 (one) position of Doctoral Researcher at the initial level to engage in scientific research activities in the scientific areas of social sciences. The aim is to develop socio-economic research on the role of gender and the knowledge and empowerment needs of women for the development of sustainable and highly […]
PRIMA is a long-term partnership aiming to foster joint research and innovation approaches among Participating States with a regional focus on the Mediterranean region to improve water availability, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable food production in a region heavily distressed by climate change, urbanisation, and population growth. In 2024 PRIMA calls is expected to have approximately […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant(s) (RG) in the scope of R&D projects COAST Conservation of marine ecosystems around Santo Antão, Cabo Verde (DivRestore/0005/2020) at the Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) Associated Laboratory. Scientific Area: Marine biology, marine ecology. Foundation for Science and Technology/MCTES, I.P., through national […]
The international network EUREKA, through the funding programme EUROSTARS, is funding international R&D projects led by SMEs in cooperation with large companies, universities, research centres, and others. There is no maximum funding for this call and the maximum project duration is 36 months. Deadline: 14 March 2024 Eurostars is a funding programme that supports innovative […]
The international network EUREKA, through the funding programme GLOBALSTARS, is funding international R&D projects in all thematic areas or application domains between companies and research centres from Brazil in partnerships with Belgium (Flanders), Czechia, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and Turkey. There is no maximum funding for this call, being the maximum project duration 36 […]
The IMPETUS project, funded by Horizon Europe, is looking for new and sustaining citizen science projects for two exciting opportunities: the European Union Prize for Citizen Science and the IMPETUS Accelerator programme. Deadline Prize: 11 March 2024 Deadline Accelerator: 14 March 2024 The European Union Prize for Citizen Science consists of three main awards. A Grand Prize of 60,000€, as […]
There are open calls for projects under Horizon Europe’s Work Programme for 2023-2024 Cluster 5 which groups together topics on Climate Action, Energy and Mobility. The overarching driver for this cluster is to accelerate the twin green and digital transitions and associated transformation of our economy, industry and society to contribute to the EU reaching […]
This call aims to fund transnational cooperation projects that foster sustainable and inclusive development in the Mediterranean. Key focus areas include innovation, SME growth, renewable energy, water, circular economy, climate adaptation, education, healthcare, and local governance. Deadline: 28 March 2024 With a substantial budget of €103.6 million, the geographical coverage of the call extends to over […]
The COST Action SeaWheat – Ulva: Tomorrow’s “Wheat of the sea”, a model for an innovative mariculture, is offering up to 4 000€ to cover travel, accommodation, and meal expenses for Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) by researchers engaged in official research program (PhD Students, postdocs, or affiliated with a research-focused institution). Deadline: 15th February 2024 STSMs […]
The eLTER Sites and Platforms are freely available to receive scientists doing research in the areas of biodiversity, biogeochemistry, hydrology, or socio-ecology. You may submit your small and medium-sized research project by the 31st of January 2024. The EU Horizon 2020-funded eLTER PLUS project allows researchers to develop their work in one or several of 43 […]
Call for one (1) Science and Technology Manager, under a fixed-term employment contract, based on the provisions of subparagraph f) of number 2 of article 140 of the Labor Code, approved and published as an annex by Law No. 7/2009, of February 12, due to the need for the execution of the activities plan of […]
This call is open until 22 February 2024 and aims to provide 40 regions/communities with financial support up to a maximum amount of 210 000€, along with supporting services and capacity building activities for subgrants lasting up to 18 months. Two info sessions are going to occur online on 11 and 17 January 2024. This call […]
Biodiversa+ is developing a Guide to the Business and Biodiversity Landscape for European Research and Innovation. The draft is open for public consultation until 31 December 2023. Biodiversa+, the European co-funded biodiversity partnership under Horizon Europe, supports excellent research on biodiversity with an impact for policy and society. This partnership is developing a guide to assist research […]
Applications to Studentships Fulbright for Doctorates and Studentships Fulbright for Research, which are supported by FCT, are open until 31 January 2024. The Studentships Fulbright Doctoral Programme is aimed at students who are going to attend the first year of a full-time doctoral programme at an accredited university in the United States of America, starting in the academic […]
The International Institute for Applied System Analysis (IIASA, Austria) offers a summer programme for PhD students to undertake a scientific project on a topic related to the IIASA research agenda. Applications are open until 12 January 2024. The programme is designed for advanced PhD students (ideally about two years prior to receiving their PhD degree) […]
25 million euros are available for projects under 10 topics in this ERA call including collaboration between R&I policymakers, researchers’ skills, the uptake of research results, and capacity building on Intellectual Property. Deadline: 12 March 2024. The Destination “Reforming and Enhancing the European R&I System” under the “Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area” […]
SCOR (Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research) funds up to $2,500 to ocean scientists who want to donate their time to teaching and mentoring in a developing country for two weeks or more. The scholarships are not intended to conduct joint research, although such research may develop as an outcome of a visit. Deadline: 29 December […]
The Horizon Europe project HuMUS – Healthy Municipal Soils, funded under the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” opened a call for 20 Pilot Projects (maximum 30 k€ per project; lump sum). Deadline: 5 April 2024 The overarching aim of the HuMUS project is to facilitate the deployment of the EU Soil Mission at […]
It is open a call for new ideas for Joint Actions (deadline: 1 Feb 2024) as well as a Joint Call on the ecological aspects of deep-sea mining (deadline for pre-proposals: 1 Mar 2024). The central implementation mechanism ofJPI Oceans is that of Joint Actions. They are formed around topics that fall under JPI Oceans’ […]
Deadline: 08 Dec 2023 OYSTER (Orienting Young Scientists of EuroMarine) is looking for enthusiastic, engaged and creative early-career scientists who are willing to advocate EuroMarine and promote the role and relevance of marine science and the ocean in general. OYSTER in particular seeks individuals within the field of marine social science to join the group. […]
Deadline: January 15, 2024, 23:59 (Lisbon time) FCT has launched a call for PhD scholarships in all scientific fields for researchers from Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe – Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) – and East Timor. Thirty PhD scholarships will be awarded each year, distributed among the different countries: Angola (6 […]
Deadline: 31 December 2023 Biodiversa+ is developing a Guide on the Business and Biodiversity Landscape for European Research and Innovation, with the aim of assisting research and innovation in integrating biodiversity into the private and financial sectors. This guide should provide a clear overview of new policies, regulations, initiatives, and partners as well as metrics […]
Deadline: January 31, 2024 The “la Caixa” Foundation is launching the 6th edition of the Promove Program competition in partnership with the Foundation for Science and Technology, aimed at boosting Portugal’s inland regions with frontier dynamics that can be replicated in other regions with similar characteristics. This edition supports three types of initiatives: innovative pilot […]
Deadline: January 15, 2024. The prize rewards land use and soil management practices mitigating soil threats i.e. soil degradation, erosion, reduction of organic matter content, diffuse contamination, and compaction as well as the reduction of soil biodiversity, salinization, sealing, flooding and landslides. The prize is targeted to farmers, landowners, land managers, groups of farmers, on […]
Deadline: 15th February 2024, 13h00 (Lisbon time) The ”La Caixa” Foundation is offering 30 fellowships to doctoral studies at any university or research centre in Spain or Portugal. This call covers all areas of knowledge and is aimed at all individuals who fulfil the requirements to be admitted into a doctoral programme and that they […]
Deadline: 17 January 2024 The Horizon Europe project “DTO-BioFlow – Integration of biodiversity monitoring data into the Digital Twin Ocean” has launched an Open Call for marine biodiversity data offering up to 60,000€ for institutions that manage marine biodiversity data. The DTO-BioFlow project was awarded in the HORIZON-MISS-2022-OCEAN-01 call and started in September of 2023 […]
Deadline: 27 February 2024, 17:00 (CET) A new €4 million call for proposals has been launched under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). It is expected that 2-3 projects will be funded. The objective of this call for proposals is to facilitate the implementation of Maritime Spatial Planning in the EU, including through the […]
CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies at the University of Aveiro announces that it is accepting expressions of interest from people whose scientific and/or technological curriculum vitae and whose recognised competent performance of a professional activity is likely to be of interest to that Unit. Expressions of interest should be sent by 11 […]
Deadline: 08 Dec 2023 OYSTER (Orienting Young Scientists of EuroMarine) is looking for enthusiastic, engaged and creative early-career scientists who are willing to advocate EuroMarine and promote the role and relevance of marine science and the ocean in general. OYSTER in particular seeks individuals within the field of marine social science to join the group. […]
Deadline: December 12th Higher education entities wishing to contribute to the dissemination of technical and scientific knowledge and promote reflection that contributes to improving decision-making processes and the implementation of public policies supported by Portugal 2030 can submit applications to PAT 2030 Notice 10, until December 12. The Technical Assistance Program 2030 (PAT 2030) supports […]
Deadline: 7 March 2024 ERA Chair call within the Widening Programme of Horizon Europe (HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-TALENTS-01-01) is open. This call presents a distinctive opportunity for institutions to elevate their research capabilities and drive innovation. Only organizations based in Widening countries are eligible to participate as coordinators (monobeneficiary action). Proposals should include a prospective ERA Chair holder, […]
Deadline: 8 February 2024 MSCA Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) supports new or existing doctoral programmes and postdoctoral fellowship schemes. The aim of the action is to spread the best practices of the MSCA including international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary research training, as well as international and cross-sectoral mobility of researchers at all stages […]
Deadline: 14th November Circular Seas aims to solve the enormous challenge of waste accumulation in the seas, reducing the impact of human activity on our coasts and moving from linear to circular production. The 6th edition of the Circular Seas Awards for Start-ups and Research Projects, coordinated by the League for the Protection of Nature […]
Deadline: 28 February 2024 The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) of the European funding programme “Horizon Europe” aim to support researchers from all over the world, at all stages of their careers and in all disciplines, strengthening Europe’s R&I capacity and investing in the long-term careers of excellent researchers.MSCA Staff Exchanges fund short-term stays (between 1 and […]
Deadline: March 1st, 2024, 17h00 (Lisbon time) The first edition of the FCT-Tenure Call is now open to co-finance the hiring of up to 1 000 PhD researchers for permanent positions. The aim of this call is to promote the hiring of PhDs exclusively for permanent positions. The call will be aimed at institutions in […]
The application period for the Fluviarium Award 2023 – Young Scientist of the Year runs until December 31, 2023! This award aims to distinguish a student (PhD, MSc, BSc) who has published, as the first author, a paper (SCI journal) in the year of the competition, in the field of conservation and biodiversity of continental […]
Two application programmes for projects under MAR2030 will be launched later this year: Support for the Protection and Restoration of Biodiversity and Marine Ecosystems – Ensuring the good environmental status of the marine environment accordance with the Marine Strategy Framework Directive; – Promote the protection, restoration and monitoring of ecosystems with a view to adopting […]
The Interreg Next MED 2021-2027 cooperation program will launch its first call for transnational projects in November. The program will receive funding of 103.6 million euros from the European Union (EU), supporting projects that promote innovative and sustainable solutions to shared challenges in the Mediterranean basin. The geographical coverage of the competition extends to more […]
Deadline: 10 december 2023 and 31 January 2024 The Call for Decade Actions No. 06/2023 was launched on 15 October 2023, with the aim of filling gaps in knowledge and capacity development for Africa and Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS). These territories are highly dependent on marine resources and on the path to sustainable […]
Deadline: October 31st, 22:59 (Lisbon time) The European Commission is inviting applications to participate in Working Groups on Science Diplomacy, with the main objective of bringing together relevant stakeholders in an innovative format to develop joint recommendations in a process of co-creation. Applicants must have the nationality of a Member State of the European Union, […]
Deadline: November 1st 2023 The Simons Foundation’s Life Sciences division focuses on microbial oceanography and computational biogeochemical modeling of marine ecosystems, microbial ecology and evolution, and support of early-career scientists. The Foundation is accepting applications for its Simons Early Career Investigator in Aquatic Microbial Ecology and Evolution Awards, with the purpose to help launch the […]
Deadline: 10th November 2023 Nominations are now open for the New European Bauhaus Awards 2024. This initiative will honour innovative and exemplary projects by young talents, organised into four categories: In each of the four categories, two parallel competition strands are established: Applications will be accepted from projects and ideas from Ukraine, as well as […]
Deadline: 22 February 2024 HEU CL6 calls on Food, bio-economy, natural resources, agriculture and environment are open! Applicants can apply by 22 February 2024.There are single-stage and two-stage calls. Applicants submit a final proposal for the single-stage call for proposals by the call deadline. For the two-stage call for proposals, applicants submit an outline application (max 10 pages) by the […]
Deadline: 19 december 2023 The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is an independent intergovernmental body to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development. Recently, the IPBES Plenary approved the undertaking of the methodological assessment […]
Submission of applications for Transformation of Fish and Aquaculture Products in the Domain of Productive Investments Application deadline: 30/11/2023 Indicative funding available in this notice: €13,357,500 Application submission mode: Individually or in co-promotion Maximum number of applications: One per economic operator Duration of operations: 2 years The call for proposals […]
Submission of applications for Sustainable Aquaculture Development in the Domain of Productive Investments Application deadline: 30/11/2023 Indicative funding available in this notice: €11,750,000 Application submission mode: Individually or in co-promotion Maximum number of applications: One per economic operator Duration of operations: 2 years The call for proposals is open under […]
Deadline: 25 October 2023, 11h00 (Lisbon time) We remind that the Open Call 2023 for COST Actions is open, and participants are invited to submit COST Action proposals contributing to the scientific, technological, economic, cultural or societal knowledge advancement and development of Europe. Multi-and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged. The Open Call Action proposal submission, evaluation, […]
The Portugal 2030 Annual Call Plan has been published, allowing citizens and companies to find out from now on which calls will be launched in Portugal 2030, with clear advantages for planning the activities and investments of those wishing to apply for support from European funds. In this first plan, there are 412 calls for […]
Deadline for Submission of pre-proposals: 13 November 2023, 14:00 (Lisbon time) The Joint Transnational Call was launched in the framework of the European Partnership Water4All and supports research and innovation projects to improve water security in the long term. The results must contribute to the implementation of evidence-based, global, EU and national water management policies and strategies, including […]
The Ocean Carbon and Biogeochemistry BECS Working Group call for 15 new members eager to understand the carbon cycle and ecosystems within the land-to-ocean aquatic continuum by improving our understanding of related benthic processes and their representation in ocean and climate models. The working group aims to identify gaps in the understanding of key […]
The Foundation for Science and Technology, in close collaboration with the Public Administration Planning, Policy and Foresight Competence Centre (PlanAPP), is launching the Science4Policy (S4P) initiative: Call for Science Studies for Public Policies (with a maximum overall budget of €1,000,000). This initiative aims to support the development of scientific research studies applied to public policies, stimulating the production […]
Deadline: 30 October 2023 As part of the Decade Advisory Board, the new expert members will play a key part in building the Ocean Decade roadmap to 2030 and have a strong presence at high-level events such as the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference and the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference. The Decade Advisory Board (DAB) […]
Every year, the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and other countries. The research scholarships (research fellowship, PhD, Postdoc) are available to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree is the minimum qualification required). They are specific for researchers who are planning to […]
The Weeds of Change Research Consortium within the Department of Marine Microbiology and Biogeochemistry (MMB) located at the Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work on Sargassum ecology. This postdoctoral position is fulltime for a period of 32 months. The position is focused on Sargassum ecology, specifically: 1) […]
As part of the European REMEDIES project, a call for proposals has been launched, with financial support of up to €100,000, to accelerate the implementation of innovative solutions for collecting plastic waste in the Mediterranean and transforming this waste into added-value products, contributing to a more sustainable and circular economy.The aim of the REMEDIES project centres […]
Applications are now open for the 20th edition of the “L’Oréal Portugal Medals of Honour for Women in Science”. The competition, promoted by FCT, L’Oréal Portugal and the UNESCO National Commission, has been running since 2004 and has already honoured 65 young female researchers in Portugal. The initiative aims to support advanced scientific research studies, […]
The Horizon Europe call for Cluster 6: “Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment” is oriented for research and innovation funding in the area of Food, Bioeconomy, Natural resources, Agriculture and Environment. The Call will open on 17th October, with a deadline for submission at the end of February 2024. The 2024 Work Programme includes […]
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Department of Biology, is seeking a postdoc to join for a two-year stint on an impactful project focused on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Role Overview: The candidate will focus on marine conservation and restoration challenges in Europe, proposing innovative approaches to MPAs that align with the EU Biodiversity Strategy […]
Water4All Partnership aims at enabling water security for all in the long term by boosting systemic transformations and changes across the entire research–water innovation pipeline, fostering the matchmaking between problem owners and solution providers. Water4All Partnership pre-announced a Joint Transnational Call for research and innovation that encloses funding organisations from 30 countries (including Portugal) all over […]
Call Opens: 1 September 2023 | Deadline: 15 November 2023OYSTER (Orienting Young ScienTists of EuromaRine) considers supporting capacity building for young scientists a key priority. Therefore, the group will pursue the Call for Research Grants for EuroMarine Early Career Researchers, with support from EuroMarine. This call for proposals will fund two €7,500 grants to Early Career Researchers […]
The ITOPF I&D award provides financial support for a short-term project or a doctoral project with the potential to lead to improvements related to spills, such as preparation, monitoring, response, environmental effects, and impact mitigation. A total of up to £60,000 will be available for short-term projects (1-2 years), and a total of up to […]
The call aims to support international mobility projects under the FCT/DAAD Programme (Germany) in various scientific areas. Projects will have a maximum duration of 24 months and will be renewable annually. The annual FCT funding per project is 2,000 euros. The eligibility conditions for projects are:a. Each application submitted must identify a person responsible for […]
The 2024 Ocean Decade Conference will be part of an entire Ocean Decade Week in Barcelona from 8 to 12 April 2024. To complement the formal Conference programme, partners are invited to submit applications for a limited number of Satellite Events that will be held prior to, and in the sidelines of, the Conference. Applications for […]
The A-AAGORA consortium is pleased to announce the launch of a call for financial support to third parties within the A-AAGORA project. The project is seeking the participation of 7 ‘Associated Regions’ to support and implement nature-based solutions across four referential basins – Atlantic+Arctic, Baltic, Mediterranean, and Danube/Black Sea. With a maximum financial support of […]
In a press release from the European Research Council (ERC), some changes to the 2024 ERC fellowship programme were announced. In addition to changes in the procedure and focus of the evaluation of proposals, the provisional timetable for submission of applications was also presented. It is worth noting the shortened time window for receiving applications […]
OYSTER (Orienting Young ScienTists of EuromaRine) is an independent working group funded by the EuroMarine network aiming to promote and support opportunities for Early Career Researchers in marine science. OYSTER will launch soon the Call for Research Grants for EuroMarine Early Career Researchers. This call for proposals offers a €7,500 grant to Early Career Researchers […]
Call for experts The European Research Executive Agency (REA) invites experts from a wide range of fields to register in the European Commission’s experts database. From this database, candidates will be selected with the most suitable profile for the following activities: – Evaluating project proposals applying for funding under Horizon Europe, the Promotion of Agricultural […]
Biodiversa+, the European Biodiversity Partnership under Horizon Europe, will soon launch a new transnational joint research call on Nature-based solutions for biodiversity, human well-being and transformative change (BiodivNBS). Aim: Supporting research on biodiversity to gain a better understanding of the tipping points and trade-offs and underlying mechanisms affecting Nature-based Solutions, and their successful implementation with respect to […]
The European Commission opened a new call for proposals under the Horizon Europe programme, with a budget of € 4 million, that will support the implementation of the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance (AAORIA) and its political Declaration, signed on July 2022 in Washington DC. The All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance is the […]
Help put soil animals on the map! The Cost Action EUdaphobase – European Soil-Biology Data Warehouse for Soil Protection, where CESAM researcher Susana Loureiro acts as one of the Management Committee Members representing Portugal, has announced a call for collaboration to create the European Atlas of Soil Fauna. The goal of EUdaphobase is to establish […]
A call for applications is open for the award of 1 (one) Research Grant (BI) under the R&D project FirEProd – Prescribed fire, fire risk and eucalyptus productivity: from research to practice, PCIF/MOS/0071/2019, in the scientific area of Biology, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Forest Engineering or related areas. Funding Source: Fundação para a Ciência e […]
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) programme aims to develop the creative and innovative potential of doctoral researchers (with up to eight years of post-doctoral research experience) who wish to acquire new skills through advanced training, international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral mobility. The call for the prestigious MSCA fellowships is open to excellent researchers of any […]
The 2023 call for the ‘EuroMarine Foresight Workshop’ is now open. The deadline for applications is June 30. For the 2023 call, EuroMarine will fund Foresight Workshops (FSW) (‘horizon scanning’) up to a maximum of €7,500. These workshops should focus on emerging and important topics that require coordination at European level. They generally aim to […]
CO-OP4CBD (Cooperation for the Convention on Biological Diversity) is looking for thematic experts to participate in shaping science-policy processes for the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in the EU and Associated Countries. The initial formative workshops are scheduled for September 2023. CO-OP4CBDare currently seeking experts to volunteer their time for training on CBD procedures and […]
The European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) just opened the call for proposals “Improving scientific knowledge to strengthen the science-basis of management decisions under the Common Fisheries Policy“. The overall aim of the call is to promote the development and the strengthening of the scientific knowledge needed for fisheries conservation and management measures in support […]
EurOcean, the European broker for ocean science and technology, is an international, scientific, independent, non-profit organization, of which CESAM is a full partner. EurOcean organises, develops, or implements numerous activities, that may require specific expertise to complement the one existing in-house. The specific expertise could be provided by individuals identified through this call for a […]
EuroMarine is a European, marine science network launched in 2014 and designed as a bottom-up organisation to act as a voice of the European marine scientific community. EuroMarine will fund 2 Long-Term Scientific Working Groups with a maximum funding of €12,500 each. The aim of the LTSWG is to provide the EuroMarine community with recommendations […]
As part of the multi-annual funding programme for R&D units, FCT has published the Notice of Opening of the 2023-2024 evaluation process. R&D Units must register on the FCT Science and Technology Portal between 14 September and 10 October 2023, and the application submission period will run from 11 October 2023 to 15 January 2024, […]
Eklipse is inviting applications from experts to join the Eklipse Methods Expert Group (MEG). MEG is essential for counseling the Eklipse Expert Working Groups (EWGs) on the strengths and weaknesses of available methods of knowledge synthesis. It will cover multi- and trans-disciplinary methodological skills with a broad geographical coverage. This call is for experts on […]
Being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. Award Activity The selected scholar will participate in scientific consultancy and collaboration with the host in order to delineate research […]
Applications are invited for La Caixa Foundation postdoctoral fellowships to carry out research projects in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). These fellowships are intended for researchers with a doctoral degree between 2 and 7 years before the closing date of the call. The date of obtaining the doctoral degree is understood as the date […]
The third Biodiversa+ annual joint call for research will be on the topic of Nature-based Solutions. This call will be embedded in the Biodiversa flagship programme “Better knowledge to develop, deploy and assess nature-based solutions” and will be co-funded by the European Commission. Indicative timing
The third Biodiversa+ annual joint call for research will be on the topic of Nature-based Solutions. This call will be embedded in the Biodiversa flagship programme “Better knowledge to develop, deploy and assess nature-based solutions” and will be co-funded by the European Commission. Indicative timing
The ZENDAL pharmaceutical group will hold this year the IV edition of the International Zendal Awards 2023. This award aims to recognise excellence in biotechnology research and innovation by rewarding the best human and animal health projects. In this year’s edition, the winner of the human health category will be honoured with an amount of […]
New calls for proposals for funding have just opened under Horizon Europe for Widening countries! These calls aim to improve and harmonise research and innovation across the EU by improving research-related outputs in targeted countries, contributing to build a pioneering and efficient European Research Area. The Hop On Facility call creates the possibility for legal […]
This new Widening funding opportunity will fund ca. 20 projects with an expected EU contribution per project of 0.50 to 1.2 M€. Participation as coordinators to the call is limited to legal entities established in Widening countries (like Portugal). The funding scheme aims: – Unlock synergies between Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020, and ERDF, IPA (instrument for […]
The MSCA Doctoral Networks aim to train entrepreneurial, innovative and resilient doctoral candidates, able to face current and future challenges and to convert knowledge and ideas into products and services for economic and societal benefit. There are three different implementation modes: Standard Doctoral Networks (DNs), Joint Doctorates (JDs) and Industrial Doctorates (IDs). The results of […]
What is the Mission? With a 2030 target, the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean and waters through research and innovation, citizen engagement and blue investments. The Mission’s new, systemic approach addresses the ocean and waters as one and play a key role in achieving […]
On 26 April, the second Horizon CBE JU 2023 Call was launched, with 18 topics up for tender (there are several project modalities) and an overall budget of €215.5 million. The deadline is 20 September 2023. The Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) is a €2bn public-private partnership between the European Union and the […]
The European Commission has launched the LIFE Programme’s 2023 Calls for proposals.This year, there is €611 million available for nature conservation, environmental protection, climate action, and clean energy transition projects. LIFE programme aims to transform the EU into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy where there are no net emissions of […]
The LIFE Call for proposals 2023 will be published on the Funding & tender opportunities portal as of Mid-April. On 25-26 April, CINEA will organise virtual EU info days to guide potential applicants. Expected opening and submission dates Opening: Mid-April – Closing: September 2023 Opening: […]
New Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions and Citizens call for project proposals is now open. The European Comission will dedicate funding for around 50 projects, which will organise the European Researchers’ Night and implement the Researchers at Schools’ activities in 2024 and 2025. European Researchers’ Night is the biggest science engagement and communication event in the […]
Call for Decade Actions No. 05/2023 is open until 31 August. The vision of the Ocean Decade is ‘the science we need for the ocean we want’. The Ocean Decade provides a convening framework for diverse sectors from around the world co-design and co-deliver the scientific knowledge and the partnerships needed to achieve a better understanding of the […]
The aim of this call is to provide support for a small group of 2 to 4 Principal Investigators to jointly address ambitious research problems that could not be addressed by the individual Principal Investigators and their teams working alone. Synergy projects should enable substantial advances at the frontiers of knowledge and its transformative research should have the […]
The 2023 call for new proposals for COST Actions is open until 25 October. The Actions are interdisciplinary research networks that bring researchers and innovators together to investigate a topic for four years. The programme is also a good launching pad for researchers in central and eastern Europe who wish to be successful in Horizon Europe […]
Part of the Horizon Europe Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence actions the Twinning programme aims to strengthen research and innovation performance in Widening countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and all Associated Countries with equivalent characteristics in terms of R&I performance, as well as the […]
Water4All Partnership aims at enabling water security for all in the long term by boosting systemic transformations and changes across the entire research–water innovation pipeline, fostering the matchmaking between problem owners and solution providers. Water4All Partnership announced a Joint Transnational Call (two-stage submission process) for research and innovation that encloses funding organisations from 30 countries (including […]