Every person that joins CR needs to go through the Fellows Support Office (FSo). Whether it’s a PI or an Intern or simply a guest, FSo needs to be notified with as much notice as possible. They will advise on all the necessary procedures for everyone’s correct registration as a CR member: contracts, social security, medical insurance, visas, CCU cards, language classes at CCU.

Other tasks include development, implementation and maintenance of policies in the areas of recruitment, selection, fellowships regulations, assistance with the Portuguese and international legal and tax issues, relocation assistance, visa and immigration procedures and worker's wellness, safety, training and development, continuous and updated HR reporting, management, processing and support.

Our goal is to ensure that all these commitments with the fellows are met and for such we articulate with all the numerous offices and groups at Champalimaud Foundation.

This team is responsible for producing and sharing information on the activities and ongoing or emerging objectives of the Champalimaud Foundation to all relevant parties. In particular, this group is responsible for maintaining fluent internal and external communication channels, including but not limited to CR and CF's online presence, newsletters, liaising with the media and the production of communication documents/materials. This team coordinates and implements a wide range of institutional, medical and scientific meetings and is also responsible for promoting and developing education and outreach initiatives with the participation and input of our researchers, students and health care team members.

The CF’s OSP - post-award will be able to give help and support in issues related with grant reporting (financial and scientific), grant administration and cost eligibility. The CF’s OSP - Post award also aims to function as a facilitator, creating a bridge between the CR Scientific Community and the more bureaucratic aspects of grant management. The Project Managers are responsible for the day-to-day implementation of large-scale institutional and consortia projects. They play a pivotal liaison role, acting as the center of communication for all internal and external stakeholders, monitoring project progress, identifying risks, coordinating technical reporting and ensuring effective dissemination.

This Unit runs mainly through the Teaching Lab and Classroom, the hubs of our PhD programme and all courses happening at CR. The team deals with the organisation and daily management of INDP classes, CAJAL courses and external teaching weeks (GABBA, IGC, MIT, etc). The organisation of the Teaching Lab space and materials is another main function of this Unit, as well as supporting the INDP recruiting process.