Research Projects

The research developed at Fernando Pessoa University is realised through projects that promote knowledge production, innovation and the search for solutions to relevant societal challenges.

These projects encompass various scientific areas and result from both internal research support programmes and funding obtained from national and international entities. Through them, the Institution strengthens its scientific activity, stimulates collaboration between researchers, and contributes to the transfer of knowledge to the community.

  • Project: Mental Health of Higher Education Students • Participating Institution: University of Évora • Researchers Teresa Moreira and Isabel Silva 

 

  • Project: SchoolAir: Improving indoor air quality in schools. • Participating Institution: Schools • Researchers responsible: Nelson Barros and Pedro Sobral • FFP Participants: Ana Fonseca, Isabel Abreu, Maria João Guerreiro and Rui Moreira

 

  • Project: Living Library – Learning through human readings • Principal investigator Isabel Silva and Glória Jólluskin • FFP Participants Ana Gabriela Nogueira and Patricia Weber • Duration 2022 - ongoing

 

  • Project: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Quality of Life of Healthcare Professionals in a Private Hospital in the North of the Country. • Participating Institution: ESS Jean Piaget de VNG • Principal investigator Joana Teixeira • FFP Participants: Inês Gomes (UFP student) • Duration 01/01/2022 – 31/01/2024

 

  • Project: Health status due to SARS-CoV-2 and immunity monitoring of dental healthcare professionals and university professors from the UFP Master's graduation program, during the period of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination. • Principal investigator Patricia Manarte-Monteiro • FFP Participants Mary Duro, Dina Alves, Joana Domingues, Ana Moura Teles, Liliana Teixeira, Sandra Gavinha • Duration 01/06/2021 – 21/04/2023

 

  • Project: PACCO STUDY – Prevalence of Anal Precancerous Lesions in High-Risk Patients Detected by Routine Colonoscopy • Principal investigator Andreia Albuquerque • Duration 26/08/2021 – 31/08/2024

 

  • Project: SPED – Mental health and psychosocial risks at work for healthcare professionals during the pandemic • Participating institution School of Health - Polytechnic of Porto (ESS-IPP) • Principal investigator Carla Barros and Carla Fonte • FFP Participants students of the 1st and 2nd cycles of Psychology • Duration 2021 – 2024

 

  • Project: Immediate Effects of Kinesio Tape on the Median Nerve

 

  • Mechanosensitivity, Measured by the Upper Limb Neurodynamic Test 1 (ULNT1) in Healthy Participants: A Randomised Controlled Trial • Principal investigator Ricardo Cardoso • Duration 11/12/2020 – 04/03/2024

 

  • Project: SIDEWAYS – Psychological health of university students in times of pandemic • Principal investigator Carla Barros, Ana Sacau and Carla Fonte • Duration 01/01/2021 – 31/07/2024

 

  • Project: A.LIFE MEANING – Meaning of life, mental health, well-being and work: what are the connections? • Principal investigator Carla Fonte and Cristina Pimentão • Duration 2019 – 2022

 

  • Project: WELL-BEING.AT.WORK – Health and well-being in healthcare professionals: what is the impact of work activity? • Principal investigator Carla Barros • FFP Participants Carla Fonte, Sónia Alves • Duration 2019 – 2022

 

  • Project: WE.LOVE.LIFE.CHALLENGES – The role of the capacity to love and the autotelic personality in promoting well-being and mental health • Principal investigator Carla Fonte • Duration 01/01/2019 – 31/12/2023

 

  • Project: EMPOWER YOU – Promoting mental health literacy in university students through their participation in the Basic Mental Health First Aid Course • Principal investigator Carla Fonte and Glória Jólluskin • Duration 2019 – 2022

 

  • Project: Ecopsychology: Reinventing the Human-Nature Relationship • Principal investigator Isabel Silva and Glória Jólluskin • FFP Participants Paulo Cardoso • Duration 01/09/2019 – 31/01/2025

 

  • Project: Health, Wellness and Society: Meeting the Challenges of Life • Principal investigator Isabel Silva and Glória Jólluskin • FFP Participants Paulo Cardoso • Duration 01/01/2022 – 31/01/2025

 

  • Project: Violence against healthcare professionals: Assess to prevent • Principal investigator Ana Sani, Carla Barros and Rute Meneses • Duration: 01/02/2022 – 31/07/2025

 

  • Project: Health (Self-)Care Practices in Portugal and Associated Factors Principal investigator Rute Meneses Duration 01/10/2021 – 01/10/2024

 

  • Project: Gender, Sexual Diversity and Health Principal investigator Luís Santos Duration 01/10/2021 – 01/10/2022

 

  • Project: Hegemonic Masculinity and Parental Bereavement Principal investigator Luís Santos Duration 01/10/2021 – 01/10/2022

 

  • Project: Composing worlds: humanities, well-being and health in the 21st century • Principal investigator Marina Lencastre and Rui Estrada • FFP Participants Álvaro Campelo, Ana Gabriela Nogueira, Eduardo Barroso, José Calheiros, Pedro Cunha, Ricardo Pinto, Susana Magalhães and Teresa Toldy • Duration 2019- 31/12/2022  Website for the project

 

  • Project: Development and evaluation of a Workplace Gymnastics programme for Health Professionals (GYM@WORK) Participating Institution: ESS Jean Piaget of VNG Principal investigator Joana Teixeira • FFP Participants Germano Couto, Francisco Sampaio, Susana Gregório • Duration 01/01/2019 – 28/02/2023

 

  • Project: Evaluation of the performance of composite restorations with self-etch and universal adhesives: observational study in a clinical field / NCCL direct composite restoration performance with self-etch and multimode adhesives: observational trial in clinical field. Prospective clinical study, phase 4, 6 arms. Reference: PIC:FCS-UFP-2014-04-2015-07-19; CEIC:20150305 (3 August 2015); Nº Infarmed: EC/011/2015 (30 July 2015; 4 August 2015); NCT02698371 (clinicaltrial.gov) • Principal investigator Patricia Manarte-Monteiro • FFP Participants Joana Domingues, Liliana Teixeira, Sandra Gavinha, Maria Conceição Manso • Duration 25/11/2015 – 9/05/2018 (final report 2 years, CEIC/Infarmed); Remain ongoing for participant follow-up

 

  • Project: The knots and the loops: parental risk factors in the manifestation of internalising and externalising problems in children and adolescents Principal investigator Susana Marinho, Sónia Alves and Ana Sani • Duration 2017 – ongoing

 

  • Project: Identification of antibiotic resistance genes in oral cavity infections Principal investigator Cristina Pina, Inês Lopes Cardoso and Maria João Coelho.

 

  • Project: Clinical practice at the Pedagogical Psychology Clinic – UFP as a psychotherapeutic research context Principal investigator Sónia Alves, Carla Fonte, Susana Marinho, Sónia Caridade and Ana Sani

 

  • Project: Assessment through eLearning - Assessment through distance learning is still a controversial area due to distrust • Principal investigator Fátima Silva

 

  • Project: Assessment of professional satisfaction of healthcare professionals in primary healthcare Participating institution ACES Gondomar Principal investigator Carla Barros Duarte

 

  • Project: Development of psychologists in training and in the exercise of their professional practice Principal investigator Carla Fonte, Carla Barros Duarte, Sónia Alves, Inês Gomes and Laura Nunes

 

  • Project: Biopsychosocial Determinants of Quality of Life in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis in Portugal and Brazil Participating institution Brazilian Multiple Sclerosis Association (ABEM) Principal investigator Ruth Meneses • Website for the project

 

  • Project: School environment diagnosis: evaluate to intervene Principal investigator Laura M. Nunes, Sónia Caridade and Ana Sani

 

  • Project: Diagnosis of the Strategic Positioning of Companies in the Smart and Sustainable Urban Rehabilitation Market Principal investigator Miguel Branco Teixeira and Ana Neves

 

  • Project: Local Security Diagnostics (LSD) Participating institution Port Metropolitan Command (Public Security Police) • Principal investigator Ana Sani and Laura Nunes

 

  • Project: Active Ageing, Quality of Life and Sexuality Principal investigator Ana Costa

 

  • Project: Weather station • Principal investigator Nelson Barros

 

  • Project: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders – implementation of a multifactorial programme Principal investigator Germano Couto

 

  • Project: Autism Intervention Methodologies Principal investigator Ana Alves

 

  • Project: Permanent Observatory on Violence and Crime Investigator

 

  • responsible Rui Maia  •  Co-IRs Rui Estrada, Luís Santos and Joaquim Ramalho FFP Participants Ana Sani, Laura Nunes, Alzira Dinis 

 

  • Project: Domestic violence, victim support and justice • Participating Institution: APAV – Portuguese Association for Victim Support, Portuguese Red Cross (Matosinhos Delegation), DIAP – Department of Investigation and Criminal Action of Porto, PSP – Public Security Police of Porto, Judicial Court of Matosinhos • Principal investigator Ana Sani

 

  • Project: Victimisation of the drug addict • Principal investigator Laura M. Nunes and Ana Sani

 

  • Project: Indoor Location and Tracking using BLE beacons (use-cases at HE-UFP) Principal investigator Rui Silva Moreira

 

  • Project: Lean Construction and sustainable construction - Study for the reduction of waste in building construction Principal investigator Vasco Costa and Alzira Dinis

 

  • Project: Assessment of some parameters relating to the ecological status of the Tinto River

 

  • Participating Institution: LIPOR Principal investigator Álvaro Monteiro, Ana Amado, Cristina Abreu, Isabel Abreu, Maria João Guerreiro, Miguel Costa and Teresa Jesus • Funding body Fernando Pessoa Foundation and LIPOR

 

  • Project: Health literacy Principal investigator Isabel Silva and Glória Jólluskin

 

  • Project: Emotional intelligence, personal values, empathy and assertiveness in higher education students • Principal investigator Isabel Silva and Glória Jólluskin

 

  • Project: Brand communication and the impact of marketing communication on consumers Participating institution Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, School of Social Communication Principal investigator Elsa Simões

 

  • Project: Dental Anxiety at the UFP Dental Medicine Teaching Clinic: Assessment and Reduction • Principal investigator Ruth Meneses

 

  • Project: Challenges and Solutions in Urban Rehabilitation 4.0 – Materials, Technologies, Labour, and Safety Principal investigator Miguel Branco Teixeira
  • Project: Integrating the perspective of vulnerable children and young people in welfare and policy. • Reference: COST Action CA21143 • FFP Investigator Ana Sani • Funding body Cost • Duration: 03/10/2022 – 02/10/2026

 

  • Project: From Vulnerability to Empowerment: Implementation and Evaluation of a Multi-component Programme to Prevent and Compensate for Age-related Decline • Reference: COMPETE2030-FEDER-00892100 • Proposing institution: Fernando Pessoa Foundation • FFP Participants: Carina Fernandes (IR), Isabel Silva, Inês Gomes, Christophe Soares, Clarinda Festas, Céu Costa, Fátima Maia, Fátima Santos, Patricia Manarte, Sandra Gavinha, Cláudia Silva, Rita Guerra, Cláudia Barbsosa, Inês Cadório • Funding body FEDER and Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Duration: 29/05/2025 – 25/05/2028 

 

  • Project: Oral history and memory(ies) of news consumption and reception practices and habits, and the experience of news in Portugal through citizens' testimonies – the missing piece for a history of journalism in Portugal• Reference: 2023.15210.PEX• Proposing institution: Fernando Pessoa Foundation • FFP Participants: Jorge Pedro Sousa (IR), Catarina Rodrigues, Celiana Azevedo, Elsa Simões, José Ricardo Carvalheiro, Júlia Barros, Nuno Francisco, Patrícia Teixeira, Patricia Weber, Pedro Gomes, Renato Ferreira, Samuel Mateus, Sandra Tuna • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology  • Duration: 01/02/2025 – 31/07/2026 • Website for the project

 

  • Project: Strategic integration of sustainability in non-profit organisations: development of an AI-assisted management tool • Reference: 2023.14406.PEX • Proposing institution: Fernando Pessoa Foundation Participating institutions: Federal University of Paraíba • FFP Participants: Ana Fonseca (IR), Christophe Soares, Isabel Abreu, João Casqueira • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology  • Duration: 02/01/2025 – 31/07/2026 • Website for the project

 

  • Project: PrecisionPlastics: Redefining Recycling with Technology • Reference: COMPETE2030-FEDER-01183400 • Participating Institutions: EGITRON, SIRPLASTE, PIEP, University of Minho • FFP Participants: Feliz Gouveia, Christophe Soares, João Viana, António Lobo• Funding Entity: Compete 2030 • Duration: 01/10/2024 – 01/10/2027 • Website for the project

 

  • Project: Opportunistic Screening Programme for “Helicobacter pylori” • Reference: NCH2024012 Participating institutions: The Fernando Pessoa Foundation, the National Association of Pharmacies (ANF), the Portuguese Association of Pharmacies (AFP), IPATIMUP, IPO-Porto, IPO-Coimbra, the Santo Espírito Hospital on Terceira Island, the Europacolon Association and the Western Lisbon Hospital Centre • FFP Participants: Ana Sousa • Funding body National Cancer Hub – PT  • Duration: 01/09/2024 – 31/08/2025

 

  • Project: Mothers and children in prison settings: life trajectories, care practices and support networks • Reference: CNPq/MCTI No. 10/2023 – Category B – Consolidated Groups • Proposing institution: Federal University of Pará Participating institutions: Fernando Pessoa Foundation, University of Minho, Federal University of Delta do Parnaíba • FFP Participants: Ana Sani (IR) • Funding body CNPq • Duration: 2024 – 2025

 

  • Project: Cultures of Victimology: understanding processes of victimization across Europe (COV-E)• Reference: COST Action CA 18121 • FFP Investigator Ana Sani • Funding body Cost • Duration: 2019 – 2023

 

  • Project: Multi-Sectoral Responses to Child Abuse and Neglect in Europe: Incidence and Trends (Euro-CAN) • Reference: COST Action CA19106 • FFP Investigator Ana Sani • Funding body Cost • Duration: 05/10/2020 – 04/04/2024

 

  • ​Project: Secur-e-Health • Reference: 14/SI/2021 • Proposing institution: MTG Research & Development Lab Participating institutions: Fundação Fernando Pessoa, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, University of Porto • FFP Participants: João Moreira Pinto (IR) • Funding body Portugal 2020 • Duration: 1 January 2022 – 30 June 2023 • Website for the project

 

  • Project: Automating City Accessibility Mapping using AI • Reference: 2022.09218. PTDC • Proposing institution: Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Participating institution: University of Porto – Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Laboratory • FFP Participants: Maria Alzira Dinis (IR), Luís Pinto de Faria, Maria João Guerreiro, Rui Moreira, Sara Garcia • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology • Duration: 01/03/2023 – 28/02/2025 Project Presentation

 

  • Project: Seismic risk assessment for transport networks • Reference: 2022.07628. PTDC • Proposing institution: University of Lisbon (UL) - Instituto Superior Técnico • Participating institution: Fernando Pessoa Foundation • FFP Participants: Rui Moreira, Feliz Gouveia • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology • Duration: 12/03/2023 – 12/11/2026

 

  • Project: APTAMER - Use of Aptamers towards Theranostics and Precision Medicine in Prostate Carcinoma • Reference: 2022.09032. PTDC • Proposing institution: Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Participating institution: Porto Polytechnic Institute •  Principal investigator Ana Cláudia Pereira • FFP Participants Ruben Fernandes (co-IR), Daniela Mendes and Pedro Barata • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology • Duration: 12/03/2023 – 11/03/2025

 

  • Project: AI4DRR- AArtificial Intelligence for Disaster Risk Reduction • Reference:EXPL/ECI-EGC/1555/2021 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Happy Gouveia • FFP Participants: Vítor Silva (jointly responsible), Rui Moreira, José Torres • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology • Duration: 19/11/2021 – 17/11/2023 • Website for the project

 

  • Project: b-Able2: novel tailored blended care programme for self-management support after stroke • Reference: EXPL/SAU-SER/1478/2021 • Proposing institution: Setúbal Polytechnic Institute Participating institution Fernando Pessoa Foundation, Setúbal Hospital Centre • FFP Participants José Manuel Calheiros Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology Duration: 17/01/2022 – 16/01/2024

 

  • Project: Methylphenidate and amphetamine-induced synaptogenesis and neurite outgrowth in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Reference: EXPL/MED-FAR/0203/2021 Proposing organisation REQUIMTE - Protocol with the Fernando Foundation • Participating institution Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Charité) • Principal investigator João Capela Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology Duration 01/01/2022 – 30/06/2023

 

  • Project: ASSIMILATE – Assessment of Seismic Safety Integrated with Machine Learning and Tremors • Reference: PTDC/ECI-EGC/7244/2020 • Proposing organisation University of Aveiro Participating institution Fernando Pessoa Foundation, Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto Principal Investigator: Vítor Silva • 
    FFP Participants     Feliz Gouveia (jointly responsible), Rui Moreira, José Torres • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology Duration 29/03/2021 – 31/01/2024

 

  • Project: Challenges and Solutions in Urban Rehabilitation 4.0 – Materials, Technologies, Workforce, and Safety • Proposing institution: Fernando Pessoa Foundation for Education and Culture • Participating institution The University of Aveiro (UA), the University of Minho (UM), the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), and the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD)  • FFP Participants Miguel Branco Teixeira • Funding body Association of Civil Construction and Public Works Industries (AICCOPN) • Duration 2021 – 2023                                                                                   
  • Project: Reconnecting with the culture of non-violence in Health – Co-creation Workshops – Experimental Innovation Project Proposing organisation ULSAM - Santa Lúzia Hospital Participating institution Fernando Pessoa University Principal investigator Ana Sani, Carla Barros and Rute Meneses • Duration 2020 – 2022

 

  • Project: Domestic violence against women and femicide: a study with health sector data Proposing organisation School of Nursing of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo Participating institution Fernando Pessoa Foundation for Education and Culture FFP Participant Ana Sani • Funding body National Council for Scientific and Technological Development - CNPq Duration 2019 – 2022

 

  • Project: For a history of journalism in Portugal Reference: PTTC/COM-JOR/28144/2017 Proposing organisation ICNOVA – NOVA Institute of Communication Participating institution Fernando Pessoa Foundation for Education and Culture 
    Principal investigator Jorge Pedro Sousa • Funding body: Foundation for Science and Technology Duration 30/09/2022

 

  • Project: LOOKCRIM – Looking at Crime Communities and Physical Spaces • Reference: PTDC/DIR-DCP/28120/2017 Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation for Education and Culture Principal investigator Laura Nunes FFP Participants Ana Sani (co-responsible), Feliz Gouveia • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology Duration 01-10-2018 to 31-12-2021 •  Website for the project

 

  • Project: Value-based mediation in oncology Reference: P-126019 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation for Education and Culture Principal investigator Augusta Silveira and Teresa Sequeira • Funding entity: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation 

 

  • Project: Health on a Chain: a peer-led health literacy promotion programme in a prison setting Reference: P-131849 Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation for Education and Culture Participating institution Directorate-General for Reintegration and Prison Services • Santa Cruz do Bispo Prison Establishment • Principal investigator Glória Jólluskin and Isabel Silva Funding body Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
     
  • Project: Biological activity of natural and synthetic compounds Reference: UID/Multi/04546/2019 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Fátima Cerqueira, Rui Medeiros, Maria Pia Ferraz, Amélia Sarmento • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology
     
  • Project: Biomaterials with antimicrobial properties Reference: UID/Multi/04546/2019 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Maria Pia Ferraz, Maria João Coelho and Ana Catarina Silva • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology

 

  • Project: BTEX indoor levels in the Urban road transport System Reference: UID/Multi/04546/2019 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Cristina Pina, Inês Lopes Cardoso, Maria João Coelho, Maria Pia Ferraz and Ricardo Magalhães • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology
     
  • Project: Development and characterisation of lipid nanoparticle-based formulations to improve the treatment of cutaneous disorders (e.g. psoriasis). Optimisation of production parameters for scale-up Reference: UID/Multi/04546/2019 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Ana Catarina Silva • 
  • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology

 

  • Project: Development of analytical methodologies for the determination of metals and antioxidants in edible marine macroalgae Reference: UID/Multi/04546/2019 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Adriana Pimenta, Fernanda Leal, Renata Souto and Rita Catarino • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology
     
  • Project: Development, optimisation and characterisation of lipid nanoparticle-based formulations for nose-to-brain delivery, improving the treatment of neurological disorders (e.g. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s), epileptic seizures and anxiety crises.  Reference: UID/Multi/04546/2019 •  Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Ana Catarina Silva • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology
     
  • Project: EntAir – Molecular Epidemiology and endogenous or exogenous risk factors for Enterovirus infection Reference: UID/Multi/04546/2019 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator José Manuel Cabeda • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology
     
  • Project: Lipid nanocarriers for enhancement of blood-brain barrier permeability in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Reference: UID/Multi/04546/2019 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Carla Martins Lopes • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology

 

  • Project: Prostate cancer detection: a translational metabolomics research based on volatile organic compounds fingerprinting Reference: UID/Multi/04546/2019 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Márcia Carvalho • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology

 

  • Project: TOXAMPH – Toxicity mechanisms triggered by amphetamine-like compounds in target organs • Reference: UID/Multi/04546/2019 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Marcia Carvalho • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology
     
  • Project: DICA (Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Environment: A study in Porto area)  • Reference: UID/MULTI/4546/2016 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Amélia Assunção • FFP Participants José Manuel Cabeda, Maria da Conceição Manso • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology
     
  • Project: Epidemiology and prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA in nasal samples Reference: UID/MULTI/4546/2016 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Ricardo Magalhães FFP Participants Cristina Pina, Inês Lopes Cardoso, Maria Conceição Manso, Maria João Coelho • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology
     
  • Project: Indoor air quality management in healthcare facilities Reference: UID/Multi/4546/2016 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Ana Fonseca • FFP Participants Isabel Abreu, Maria João Guerreiro, Nelson Barros Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology
     
  • Project: IGaSHH – Human Health Impact of Benzene Emissions from Fuel Filling Stations Reference: UID/MULTI/4546/2016 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Cláudia Silva, Maria da Conceição Manso, Márcia Carvalho, Nelson Barros • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology 

  • Project: WeGIx – Metropolitan Area Population Global Well-being Index • Reference: UID/Multi/4546/2016 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Ana Margarida Fonseca, Rui Leandro Maia, Gisela Oliveira, Manuela Pontes, Rui Estrada, Nelson Barros, Maria João Guerreiro Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology
     
  • Project: RhinAir – Detection of Human Rhinovirus Content in Air Samples and its Relationship with Atmospheric and Air Pollution Conditions Reference: UID/Multi/4546/2016 • Proposing organisation Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator José Cabeda, Nelson Barros, Maria Gil Roseira, Maria da Conceição Manso • Funding body Foundation for Science and Technology 
  • Project: Arts and Poetics: Creation, Archive, and Education Reference: FFI2016-75844-P • Proposing organisation University of Barcelona, Spain • Participating institution Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Rui Torres • Funding body: State Programme to Foster Scientific and Technical Excellence Research. State Subprogramme for Knowledge Generation. R&D Projects Modality, Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness

  • Project: Brazilian Youth Proposing organisation University of Missouri-Saint-Louis, USA • Participating institution Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator João Casqueira Cardoso Funding body Abe Foundation
     
  • Project: UNESCO Chair 812 – Youth, Education and Society • Proposing organisation Catholic University of Brasília Participating institution Fernando Pessoa University, Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (Argentina), Silva Henríquez Catholic University (Chile), Autonomous University of Querétaro (Mexico), University of Guadalajara, Del Norte University Centre (Mexico) • Principal investigator João Casqueira Cardoso Funding body UNESCO, Paris.
  • Project: NarTrans – Transmedia Narratives: new forms of audiovisual fiction, informational communication and performance in the digital age • Reference: CSO2013-47288 • Proposing organisation University of Granada, Spain Participating institution Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Rui Torres Funding body Ministry of Innovation (R&D) of Spain
  • Project:A search engine for electronic literature Reference: HD51866 • Proposing institution: West Virginia University Research Corporation, Morgantown, U.S.A. Participating institution Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Rui Torres • Funding body: Digital Humanities Start-Up Grant Awards, National Endowment for the Humanities, USA Website for the project

  • Project: Study of the gut microbiota in patients with multiple sclerosis Proposing Institution: Centro Hospitalar São João Participating institution Fernando Pessoa Foundation • Principal investigator Maria José Sá FFP Participants Amélia Sarmento Funding body Merck S.A.
  • Project: Quality of Life Assessment Platform, Use of IRT models in the quality of life assessment of cancer patients Proposing organisation CEISUC - University of Coimbra Participating institution Fernando Pessoa Foundation, IPO Porto Principal investigator Feliz Ribeiro Gouveia Funding body Centre for Health Studies and Research of the University of Coimbra - CEISU