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Portugal
BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE GOVERNANCE OF SCIENCE IN PORTUGAL
The Portuguese research landscape has undergone a profound transformation in the last fifteen years. In particular, the creation in 1995, for the first time in Portugal, of the Ministry for Science and Technology and the definition by the government of a strategic vision for and the decision of assigning high priority to R&D have contributed to the reinforcement and development of science and technology. The introduction in 1996 of a systematic evaluation process (every three years) based on international and independent panels and a more active international participation and cooperation have contributed to increase international awareness of science produced in Portugal and hence to increase the international reputation of our scientific community.
In fact, the creation of a sizeable sector of non-profit private research organizations, the enlarged capacity to train new researchers and to participate in national and international research programmes and in European and international academic networks, was brought about by demanding objectives and benchmarks set to university-based research units and was reinforced with the emergence of the Associate Laboratories (reference institutions which have been ranked as excellent units by international evaluation panels).
Although industry involvement in research is increasing, the public sector is responsible for most research activities that are developed at universities and research laboratories.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENCE & RESEARCH COOPERATION PORTUGAL- BELARUS
Funding
In Portugal, the State is the main funding agent. Revenue allocated to the different levels of education is distributed in function of the strategic priorities and goals set by the Government's programme.
The mission of the Foundation for Science and Technology is to promote scientific and technological development in Portugal, through different types of support to institutions, research teams and individuals. The allocation of funding is based on an evaluation of merit established by public contests. There are also cooperation agreements and other forms of support established in partnership with universities, public and private institutions.
The Innovation Agency aims to promote innovation and technological development by supporting and deepening relations between research and industry. It also administers a range of programmes and funding schemes.
Moreover, there are several private foundations that finance research and development, such as the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
Researchers Mobility
Portugal is committed to making research an attractive career, to improving employment and working conditions for researchers, and to stimulating employment and economic growth. Portugal is dedicated to the implementation of the necessary conditions to promote researchers' mobility as an integral component of a knowledge-based economy.
© National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 2011
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