Bilateral Research Fund
Bilateral Research Fund (BRF) Grant – A program in partnership with the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) for research projects between Portugal and the United Kingdom. If you are an early-career researcher based at a research institution in Portugal or the United Kingdom, you can apply for the grants we have available. Application period: April 2nd to April 30th, 2026.
About this initiative
The BRF programme aims to contribute to scientific diplomacy in the bilateral relations between Portugal and the United Kingdom, on a research, innovation, development and scientific culture levels.
This initiative seeks to encourage the establishment of new partnerships that may boost the collaboration between Portuguese and British research institutions, thus facilitating the transfer of knowledge on advances in science and technology between both countries.
If you are an early career researcher and a member of PARSUK based in a research institution in Portugal or in the UK, you can apply for the grants we have available! Just make sure to include in your application at least one Co-Investigator based in the partner country.
Applications can be submitted via the online application form below until April 30, 2026.
For further information, please contact c.interna@parsuk.pt.
