16 Jun 2014 FCT researcher presents model that questions the current paradigm of black holes In the journal Physical Review Letters, a team from the University of Aveiro demonstrates that black holes may be more complex than previously thought.
13 Jun 2014 IBMC researchers identify new surveillance mechanism in dividing cells Research published in the journal Science, part-funded by FCT, show how cells measure distances between chromosomes to ensure correct cell division and thus prevent mistakes that may lead to cancer.
13 Jun 2014 IBMC researchers identify a new mechanism to control cell division A new study published in the journal Science, co-funded by FCT, reveals that cells measure the distance between chromosomes, thus ensuring that cell division occurs without errors.
09 Jun 2014 Interview with head of FCT in journal Nature Recently elected as the next president of Science Europe, Miguel Seabra was interviewed by the journal Nature, on research in Europe and in Portugal.
09 Jun 2014 Interview with FCT's President in Nature magazine Miguel Seabra was interviewed by Science magazine about science in Europe and Portugal, as the newly elected President of Science Europe.
02 Jun 2014 New model explains origin of magnetic fields A new model to explain the origin and amplification of magnetic fields up to current levels was published in the journal Physical Review Letters by a team of researchers from Instituto Superior Técnico.
02 Jun 2014 New model explains origin of magnetic fields A novel model for explaining the origin and amplification of magnetic fields to current levels was recently published in the journal Physical Review Letters by a team from the Instituto Superior Técnico.
02 Jun 2014 Portuguese League Against Cancer teams up with FCT in supporting cancer research The cancer charity and support group Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro (LPCC) joins FCT in funding the Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP) research team in the European project NanoEffect.
02 Jun 2014 Portuguese League Against Cancer and FCT partner to support cancer research The Portuguese League Against Cancer (LPCC) joins FCT to finance the participation of the team from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP) in the European project NanoEFEct.
28 May 2014 Remuneration reduction cannot be applied to scholarship recipients FCT makes it clear to grant recipients and R&D institutions that the research Studentships are not covered by the remuneration reduction foreseen in the State Budget Law for 2014.
20 May 2014 Miguel Seabra elected President of Science Europe As of September 1st, FCT's president, Miguel Seabra, heads Science Europe, a European association that brings together 52 funding agencies and research centers from 27 European countries.
09 May 2014 R&D units under evaluation get first opinions from reviewers The 323 units under evaluation have received the evaluations of the external experts. For the first time in an FCT Call , applicants have the opportunity to comment on these opinions before the panels meet.