The Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT) is the public research-funding agency which selects and distributes
research funds for a wide range of scientific fields of research. FCT places high importance on the international peer-review
evaluation process as a critical element to ensure credibility and quality in
all its activities. FCT has established six high-level panels of
leading field scientists to take part in the 2012 evaluation process and
selection of the best applications.
The Board of Directors of FCT have invited Professor Jim Longhurst to chair the Environment and Global Change panel in the 2012 evaluation process. The Environment and Global Change panel will consider some 335 proposals in four sub themes:
• Global Environmental Change
• Sustainable Management of Resources• Environmental Technologies
• Environmental Modelling and Assessment
