The FCT Investigator Programme

2013 Call for FCT Investigator Grants

Purpose and overview
FCT wishes to support outstanding researchers, of all nationalities, who have the potential to develop innovative research and become established leaders in their field. Following the 2012 call, in which 158 new grants were awarded, FCT launches the 2013 call for funding of up to 150 FCT Investigator grants.

What’s included
FCT Investigator grants provide a competitive salary and start-up funding for those researchers with no on-going FCT-funded research as of 1st January 2014, via a FCT Exploratory Project Grant of up to €50 000.

Eligibility
All researchers holding a PhD degree, of any nationality, and in any research or academic field may apply.

When to apply
The call is open from 25 July 2013 to 17h00 (Lisbon time), 10 September 2013.

Evaluation
Submitted proposals shall be evaluated by independent panels of international leading experts in each research area, according to the following evaluation criteria:
Scientific merit of the applicant
Career development plan
Career development plan

Applications shall be evaluated on a scale of 1 to 9. Only applications graded equal to or above 7 will be considered to have been approved.

More details about the FCT Investigator Programme on the follow official website: http://www.fct.pt/apoios/contratacaodoutorados/investigador-fct/2013/index.phtml.en