Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding INCD Users Portal usability.
Applying
Who can apply to use the INCD infrastructure?
INCD is open to researchers from Portuguese scientific and academic organizations in all areas of...
Can researchers from foreign organizations apply to use the INCD infrastructure?
Researchers from foreign organizations can be eligible to use INCD when they cooperate with Port...
How to apply to use the INCD infrastructure?
Please fill the “New request” form available at: https://portal.incd.pt
How much time will it take to get an answer and gain access?
Depends on the size and specificities of the request. If your project is approved and resources...
How to contact us?
You can contact us via e-mail to the INCD Computing Services helpdesk address in: INCD
Filling the request/registration form
Do I need to specify a research project?
Large requests should be backed by approved peer-reviewed research projects either national or E...
The project is approved for funding but has not yet started
These requests will be treated in the same manner as an ongoing project.
Can organizations apply for institutional access?
Yes, but only for research or academic activities performed by research units or academic organi...
I have more than one project do I need to make multiple registrations?
Yes, if you have independent projects with different fundings, you will have to register one req...
I have a new project do I need a new request?
Yes, if you have a new project you will need to add a new request, since all projects need to app...
I have a new funding do I need a new request?
No, if that funding is to support an active project at INCD. New fundings can be added existing ...
Regarding organizations
* What type of organizations can apply? * Can private companies apply to use the INCD infrastruc...
What type of organizations can apply?
All non-profit R&D organizations recognized by the Portuguese government including: higher ed...
Can private companies apply to use the INCD infrastructure?
Private companies with publicly funded research projects can apply to use INCD. The usage is li...
Research Infrastructures
Infrastructures in the FCT roadmap of research infrastructures can apply to use the INCD infrastr...