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International Cooperation

goPORTUGAL - Global Science and Technology Partnership Portugal

Mission and Objectives

Stimulate the internationalization of the Portuguese science and technology research, fostering the creation scientific and qualified jobs and new technology-based companies. Promote the international mobility of students, teachers, researchers and non-teaching staff, and foster collaborative work with the Portuguese academic and scientific diaspora. Enhance Portugal's Atlantic positioning in the World, in all areas of knowledge, with emphasis on the Atlantic interactions research and innovation agenda.

goPORTUGAL Inniciatives

Since 2006, and with a focus on international partnerships with USA institutions, the internationalization of national scientific and higher education institutions has been promoted through innovative projects and the mobility of highly qualified human resources. These partnerships have triggered new thematic knowledge networks involving over 1000 faculty and researchers and over 1500 master and doctoral students. For the period 2018-2023, the goPORTUGAL initiative reinforces and expands the concept of international partnerships, also launching the Study & Research in Portugal, a gateway for students and researchers who wish to pursue their higher education or career in Portugal.

Portugal - USA


UMASS LOWELL

Portugal - Europe


Portugal - Africa


Advance Training, opportunities, jobs and R&D activities


Portuguese Academic And Scientific Communities Abroad