International Cooperation
FCT supports the internationalization of the National Science and Technology
System. As such, the Department for International Relations is responsible
for:
- Ensuring the representation of FCT and Portugal in the relevant research
and innovation forums of the European Union and the European Research Area;
- Preparing the Portuguese participation in the Competitiveness Councils of
the European Union and the follow-up on subjects of research and innovation
with the European Commission;
- Ensuring the representation of FCT and Portugal in relevant international
science and technology policy forums and in international research and
innovation cooperation organizations;
- Proposing, negotiating and operationalizing bilateral and multilateral
agreements, instruments and initiatives for international cooperation in
research and innovation at European and extra-European level;
- Supporting the participation of the scientific community in: a)
international organizations; b) multilateral programs and scientific
networks; c) joint projects or initiatives integrated in scientific and
technological cooperation agreements; and d) bilateral agreements of science
and technology between Portugal and other countries or institutions.