Are you ready to turn your early-stage research into real-world impact?
The IMS VCN Call for Projects is now open, offering up to €10,000 to support proof-of-concept projects that promote collaboration across IMS centres (CQE, CQC, CIQUP).

What we’re looking for:

• Ambitious ideas with clear potential for societal and/or scientific impact
• Interdisciplinary collaboration between at least two IMS centres
• Feasible, focused 12-month projects that can pave the way for future funding or valorisation

Funding details:

• Amount: €10,000 per project
• Duration: 12 months
• Team eligibility: Must involve researchers from at least two different IMS centres
• Proposal format: 2-page project description + 1-page graphical abstract
• Submission email: [imsla@tecnico.ulisboa.pt]
• Deadline: 4 July 2025, 17:00 (Lisbon time)

How to apply:

All templates, evaluation criteria, and detailed guidelines are available on the VCN website: [Link].

Let’s grow our network of collaboration and impact across IMS.

Questions? Contact us at [imsla@tecnico.ulisboa.pt].