The 2022 edition brought to INESC TEC ten visiting researchers from universities and research institutions in Argentina, Brazil, Italy, the UK and the USA. Supported work plans tapped into research topics related to Energy, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Marine and Agro-robotics. Our visiting researchers' feedback on this edition was very positive and encouraged us to open a new Call with more vacancies to offer:
"Doing a research internship in a different country, in this case at INESC TEC in Porto, Portugal, was very enriching for my PhD as I exchanged knowledge also with a different research culture and environment and received guidance from supervisors, experts in a pertinent topic to my research project, complementing the guidance at my home institution. Furthermore, we opened the path for future collaborations." Itzel Castro, University of Nottingham, UK
"The three months spent in Portugal working with INESC TEC were beautiful and intense. With my mentor, I was able to explore new research topics in a warm, welcoming and multicultural environment." Andrea D’Urbano, University of Salento, Italy
"The program was a rich experience, both professionally and personally. I improved my thesis research by exchanging ideas with my hosts and other professionals at INESC. The contact with the European culture was also significant; I made many friends inside and outside INESC during my stay. I hope to keep in touch and strengthen ties with INESC for future contributions." Ayres Nishio, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil
"The exchange allowed collaboration with INESC TEC in different areas, becoming an enriching experience in both professional and personal development. The adaptation to a new culture, the exchange of ideas and experience with researchers from various parts of the world, and the opportunities to work on innovative projects allowed the development of technical skills and the broadening of perspectives culminating in the production of relevant research." Thayane Skorup, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
"The excellent guidance and opportunities that were given to me during my international visiting researcher programme were essential in helping me achieve such important results for my thesis. The collaborations that were formed and the teaching activities that were made available created a dynamic and stimulating environment for learning and growth. Thank you, INESC TEC, for investing in the next generation of researchers and providing us with the resources and support we need to succeed." Walter Mendonça,University of Brasília
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