FCT
Published 5 November 2026, 06:07
FCT — Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Foundation for Science and Technology)
A state foundation that funds science and awards grants for doctoral studies and research — directly, through its own calls, not through DGES.
Where you come across it. Doctoral studies, research work, grants for researchers.
Calls are announced on their own timetable, which does not coincide with that of student grants; whether your degree qualifies you for doctoral studies is decided by the university.
Official website: fct.pt
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