Vision
A collaborative research environment within the University and with strategic partner institutions, highly specialized and interdisciplinary, of international prominence, aiming to create innovative results with recognized academic impact and potential for value generation.
Mission
To actively contribute to serving society through knowledge, based on excellent and high-impact research, internationally recognized and committed to local and national development.
Goals
By promoting specialization in areas of research excellence with international recognition, NOVA is equally committed to attracting and promoting the best national and international talent. With an agenda aligned with the European Agenda for Knowledge and Innovation and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, NOVA emphasizes the commitment to fostering close relationships between the various research units that make up its scientific community, supported by the best practices of centers of excellence. Developing a robust research support environment, grounded in international best practices, and conducive to the recognition of researchers’ merit are also fundamental objectives in this domain.