2026
Call Open for a Research Grant
Posted 20 April 2026
Call open for applications for a research grant within the framework of project ASAP-WATER - Assessing the Potential of Reclaimed Wastewater as a Resource for Sustainable Agricultural Practices, with number 16334 and operation code at the Funds Platform COMPETE2030-FEDER-00749600, co-financed by COMPETE 2030 by Portugal 2030, and by the European Union.
Application Period: 19-03-2026 to 10-04-2026
Target Audience: Master's degree holders in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Bioengineering, or related fields.
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Kick-off Meeting
Posted 10 April 2026
On April 9, 2026, the ASAP-WATER project held its official kick-off meeting to align strategies and review the ongoing efforts of this research initiative. Led by LEPABE (FEUP) in partnership with LSRE-LCM (FEUP) and GreenUPorto (FCUP), the project evaluates the safety, risks, and feasibility of using reclaimed wastewater for agricultural irrigation. Benefiting from a network of experts from the University of Palermo (Italy) and SimDouro (Portugal), the multidisciplinary team continues to advance through laboratory analysis and risk modelling to deliver innovative solutions for a circular water economy.
ASAP-Water Project Launches LinkedIn Page!
Posted 12 February 2026
The ASAP-Water Project, a research initiative funded by FCT and led by LEPABE, is now on LinkedIn! The project focuses on safely reusing treated wastewater in agriculture by monitoring interactions between water, soil and crops to promote sustainable water management and improve productivity.
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