ABOUT THE AWARD
The University of Porto’s Excellence Award in Scientific Research aims to acknowledge and promote outstanding scientific activity and careers within the University’s academic community. Organised by the Vice-Rectory for Research and Innovation, this award seeks to highlight and encourage the efforts made within U.Porto’s research ecosystem in generating knowledge, securing funding for scientific research activities, and producing scientific outputs.
OBJECTIVE
First awarded in 2018, the Excellence Award in Scientific Research annually recognises U.Porto’s faculty members and researchers who stand out for their exceptional quality and impact in scientific output.
AWARD
The University of Porto Excellence Award in Scientific Research grants each winner a monetary prize of €7,500, sponsored by Caixa Geral de Depósitos, U.Porto’s banking partner.
AWARD REGULATIONS
9th EDITION
U.Porto renews its commitment to recognizing the diversity and excellence of research developed in various domains of knowledge. The 9th edition of the Excellence Award in Scientific Research will award researchers from four distinct scientific fields:
- Arts and Humanities
- Exact Sciences, Engineering and Technologies
- Life and Health Sciences
- Social Sciences
CALENDAR
- Applications Submission
December 2025 and January 2026 - Deadline for application submissions
By 11:59 PM on January 31, 2026 - Award Ceremony
March, 2026
JURY OF THE EXCELLENCE AWARD IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Arts and Humanities
Pedro Rodrigues
Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation
Fátima Vieira
Vice-Rector for Culture and Museums
José Carlos de Paiva
Faculty of Fine Arts
José Varejão
Pro-Rector for Communication and Alumni
Rui Ramos
Faculty of Architecture
Exact Sciences, Engineering and Technologies
Pedro Rodrigues
Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation
Ana Maria Camanho
Vice-Rector for Digital Transformation and Information Management
Fernando Silva
Faculty of Sciences
Maria João Ramos
Faculty of Sciences
Pedro Alves Costa
Vice-Rector for Built Heritage and Sustainability
Life and Health Sciences
Pedro Rodrigues
Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation
Jorge Gonçalves
Faculty of Pharmacy
José Castro Lopes
Vice-Rector for Training, Academic Organization, Health and Well-being
Maria Joana de Carvalho
Vice-Rector for International Relations, Social Responsibility and Sport
Pedro Moreira
Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences
Social Sciences
Pedro Rodrigues
Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation
Fernanda Ribeiro
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Joana Resende
Vice-Rector for Entrepreneurship, Knowledge Valuation and Strategic Planning
Luísa Faria
Faculty of Psychology and Education Science
Pedro Teixeira
Faculty of Economics
ORGANISATION:
Research and Projects Office
University of Porto
premio.id@reit.up.pt
(+351) 220 408 597
Rectory of the University of Porto
Praça Gomes Teixeira s/n 4099-002 Porto
WITH THE SUPPORT OF:
