Information - Renewal FCT Grant
(BIOPOLIS/ CIBIO-InBIO as Host Institution)
FCT will send you an email reminder regarding the deadlines and required documents for your grant renewal. One of these documents is the Host Institution Statement.
To ensure your renewal process runs smoothly and without delays, please strictly follow these procedures:
Grantee Responsibility: Compliance with all FCT deadlines is the sole responsibility of the grantee.
Supervisor Statement First: You must obtain a written statement from your supervisor(s) confirming their support for the renewal. This statement must include a summary of the work completed during the previous year and the planned activities for the upcoming year.
Request via the ETU Portal: The request for the Host Institution Statement must be made [HERE] (using your @cibio.up.pt Google account) at least 10 working days before your FCT deadline.
⚠️ Mandatory Attachment: You must upload your supervisor's statement directly into this form. Requests submitted without the supervisor's statement cannot be processed.Processing Time: BIOPOLIS/CIBIO-InBIO will issue the Host Institution Statement within 10 working days and send the final document to your institutional email.
Final Verification: Before submitting your final application to FCT, double-check that you have uploaded all required and updated documents to avoid administrative delays.
IMPORTANT NOTICE (FCT vs. University/Faculty)
Please note that FCT fellowship renewals are entirely separate from your university's academic procedures. Once you receive the formal renewal approval from FCT, you must forward it immediately to the faculty/university where you are enrolled (e.g., FCUP) to update your tuition fee status.
For more information send an email to education_training@biopolis.pt