OBJECTIVES

1. To reinforce CiTUA as a research center of national and international reference on Territory, Urbanism, Architecture and Environment.

2. Encourage and empower young researchers to engage in high quality scientific research,  maintaining the continuity of CiTUA’s core research quality.
3. Increase CiTUA external fundings.

SUB-OBJECTIVES

1.1. Prioritize CiTUA core research themes and build effective strategies.

1.2. Foster researchers’ creativity and increased participation in competitive interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral research projects.

1.3.Forge strategic partnerships with national and international R&D Units, academic institutions and other organizations.

1.4. Strengthen connections to real-world applications, enhancing impacts through collaborations with public, private, and third sector organizations.

1.5. Facilitate the transfer of research findings and technological innovations to decision makers, and society at large

2.1. Ensure comprehensive training and mentoring programs to nurture the next generation of researchers, with a focus on early-career researchers.

2.2. Establish and enhance collaborative PhD programs together with relevant research centres and other organizations, offering high-quality educational opportunities and research experiences.

2.3. Promote scientific literacy, technological innovation and citizen science initiatives, fostering a culture of scientific curiosity and innovation.

2.4 Develop pathways for early-career researchers to transition into permanent career positions within CiTUA, or through inter institutional partnerships.

3.1. Enhance the researchers capacity of securing external research funding.

3.2. Foster contractual partnerships with national and international organizations.

3.3. Foster increased participation in highly competitive research projects.