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New "Science Law" published in Diário da República

Today, May 16 and National Scientists' Day, the "Science Law" was published in the Official Gazette. It is Decree-Law No. 63/2019, revising the legal framework for institutions engaged in research and development (R&D) and other actors in the national system of science and technology. It defines the general principles of their evaluation and funding, and regulates the valorization, access and dissemination of knowledge.

This decree-law was submitted to public consultation and approved by the Council of Ministers on February 21, 2019.