At NOVA, we promote excellence in research, characterized by a collaborative and interdisciplinary nature, as a powerful tool for solving complex problems with a positive impact on society.
Research

At NOVA, we promote excellence in research, characterized by a collaborative and interdisciplinary nature, as a powerful tool for solving complex problems with a positive impact on society.
NOVA has a vibrant and diverse Research & Development ecosystem. It includes 39 Research Units (92% evaluated by international panels as Excellent or Very Good), 10 Associated Laboratories, 15 Research Infrastructures included in the national infrastructure roadmap (80% of which are integrated into international networks), and participation in 12 Collaborative Laboratories.
Below, you can find the main entities of our ecosystem grouped by scientific areas.
# Teaching and Reserach Staff
3053
# Teaching and Research Staff (Women)
51 %
# Ph. D. Students
2335
# Graduates
6925
# Master Students
13224
3314
INDEXED PUBLICATIONS SCOPUS & WEB OF SCIENCE
49.6 %
PUBLICATIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
1.29
NORMALIZED IMPACT SCOPUS PUBLICATIONS 2021 (29% ABOVE WORLD AVERAGE)
12.9 %
PUBLICATIONS IN TOP 10% OF MOST CITED WORLDWIDE