ULisboa's CEF excels in national FCT R&D projects

The Center for Forest Studies at the University of Lisbon achieved a recommendation rate of 41.7% for submitted applications to FCT.

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The Center for Forest Studies (CEF) at the University of Lisbon (ULisboa) has achieved significant results in the provisional outcomes of the 2025 Research & Development Projects Competition in All Scientific Fields, promoted by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).

CEF obtained a funding recommendation rate of 41.7% for its applications, demonstrating the quality of the research developed. The institution stood out in different project typologies, showcasing its capacity to secure competitive scientific funding.
In Exploratory Research Projects (PEX), CEF ranked 1st nationally in two panels: "Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries" and "Environmental Sciences". These results highlight the center's scientific relevance in these areas.
Within the scope of Scientific Research and Technological Development (IC&DT) Projects, CEF achieved the highest classification among all research units at the University of Lisbon in the "Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries" panel. This achievement reinforces its leading position within the university.
The institution thanks all involved researchers for their commitment and contribution to these significant results, which attest to the excellence of the forest and environmental research conducted at CEF.
Based on information from the official source: Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ULisboa) (30/10/2026)