NOVA University Lisbon has secured funding for 36 new research projects, totalling 1 794 803,73€, as part of the Call Exploratory Projects in all Scientific Fields 2023, promoted by the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT).
With a success rate of 29,3%, well above the national average of 22,5%, NOVA strengthens its position as a reference in the national research landscape.
In addition, NOVA.id.FCT – the Association for Innovation and Development of FCT NOVA – secured funding for 10 more Exploratory Projects, amounting to 492 367,86€.
The projects, each with a duration of 18 months and a maximum funding of 50 000€, will be the first to adopt the simplified cost model by FCT – lump sum.
These results reflect NOVA’s commitment to excellence and innovation in research, spanning a wide range of scientific fields, including life and health sciences, engineering, computer science, social sciences, humanities, chemistry, biology, law, and economics.