UT Austin Portugal Program
The UT Austin Portugal Program is a joint venture between The University of Texas at Austin and Portuguese Foundation of Science and Technology (FCT) that aims to drive global advancement in engineering technologies and knowledge through research, continued education and commercialization activities.
Engineering Transatlantic Collaboration
Since the program’s inception in 2007, researchers from Portugal and UT have worked together to facilitate transatlantic research collaborations, launch startups and strengthen Portugal’s technology infrastructure. The partnership was renewed in 2025 for a fourth phase, extending the program through 2030.
Research Areas
To explore emerging areas of knowledge, the program has defined four focus areas for Phase IV research efforts.
Clean Energy
Developing sustainable energy systems and advancing hydrogen technologies
Advanced Computing
Scaling tools for greener computing and AI
Nanotechnologies
Advancing critical materials discovery
Space-Earth Technologies
Harnessing space technologies for Earth applications
Join Us in Leading the Next Phase of Innovation
Lead a Strategic Research Project
The UT Austin Portugal program is seeking UT faculty interested in conducting three-year Strategic Research Projects (SRP) in partnership with a team of Portuguese researchers. The program will award up to $1 million in funding for the three years of UT-based research. The submission deadline is April 30th, 2026.
Need support with matchmaking or have questions regarding participation and funding rules? Contact Marco Bravo at bravo@austin.utexas.edu and copy the UT Austin Portugal Program Office at research@utaustinportugal.org.
Host a Researcher
Annually, Portuguese researchers venture to Austin to take part in short-term research internships. During their time on the Forty Acres, they work side-by-side with UT faculty to deepen their scientific knowledge, expand their networks and build lasting research partnerships.
Interested in hosting a future researcher? Contact Marco Bravo at bravo@austin.utexas.edu.
The Power of Global Collaboration
“Portugal has undergone significant evolution as a result of our partnership with UT Austin. The collaboration between Portuguese researchers and UT’s world-class faculty has played an integral part in advancing our core research areas, which we intend to continue building in the fourth phase of the program.”
Helena CanhãoPortugal’s Secretary of State for Science & Innovation
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