Universidade NOVA de Lisboa – Portugal

NOVA University Lisbon is a public university hosting more than 20.000 students, 1.800 teaching and research staff, and 41 Research Units distributed by 9 Academic Units in Lisbon. The Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier (ITQB NOVA) is an Academic Unit of NOVA whose mission is to carry out scientific research and postgraduate teaching in life sciences, chemistry, and associated technologies while serving the community and promoting science and technology. ITQB NOVA is a leader in molecular biosciences, including cellular, molecular, and structural biology, biotechnology, and chemical biology. This expertise drives research that impacts strategic challenges: the well-being of human societies and the environment.

The institute boasts 57 labs and approximately 500 researchers. It offers state-of-the-art facilities and support services and strongly emphasizes scientific excellence and international collaboration.