NRP Portugal

MeasureDescriptionCurrentstatus: inpreparation/ in progressExpected results until2010NotesReview of theregulatoryframework for theconstruction sectorRedrafting of Decree-Law 12/2004 of 9 January – legal framework on concessions for licences for theexercise of construction activities;Regulation of real-estate marketing activities and the management and administration of condominiums;Development of a legal framework for carrying out property evaluation activities..In progressMore R&D and Improved Research SystemsMore R&DStrengthening thesupport programmefor contracting newdoctorates for thenational scientificand technologicalsystem.Strengthening theaward of ResearchIntegration Grants(in renowned R&Dcentres) for studentsin the initial years ofhigher education.Development of newC&T SubjectNetworksDevelopment of newR&D ConsortiaBringing on-streamnew AssociatedLaboratories andstrengthening theoperating conditionsfor AssociatedProgrammes which target incentives for scientific and technological employment by agreeing Programme-Contracts with public and private institutions which carry out important scientific activities, for theprofessional incorporation of science and technological doctorates as part of the institutional fabric.The objective is to create conditions to stimulate scientific activities and the development of students in acritical, creative and autonomous manner through their integration in R&D project teams.Targeting the integration of capabilities, advanced training, the presentation and dissemination andinternational cooperation, specifically in support of international partners by the C&T and Higher Education.Programme targeting the development of new R&D consortia, including support mechanisms for training inPost-Graduate Colleges in Portugal, seeking to strengthen post-graduate activities in Portugal in aninternational context, to support the reforms in progress in higher education in Portugal and modernisation ofnational scientific and technological systems.Bringing on-stream new Associated Laboratories and strengthening the operating conditions for AssociatedLaboratoriesIn progressIn progressIn progressIn progressIn progressAt least another 500 new contractsby2010.To support about 5,000 researchintegration grants.Establishing new subject networks,using competitive selection processes.Establishing new R&D consortia, usingcompetitive selection processes.Establishing new Associatedlaboratories using competitive selectionprocesses.23