Mission
We promote the development of Portugal, the Portuguese and the Portuguese-descendant communities through cooperation with the United States of America.
We are a bridge between the two countries, focusing on Science, Education, Culture and Transatlantic Relations.
Winner of the FLAD Rui Machete Award, worth 100 thousand euros, will be known in the next months
Luso-American Community
This is a space open to the community, where we make known the Luso-descendants and their incredible work in promoting Portugal. Join Us!
FLAD Opportunities
On this page you’ll find all the FLAD scholarships, grants, awards and competitions in our four main areas of action – Science and Technology, Education, Art and Culture and Transatlantic Relations.
Contemporary Art Collection
Get to know the works that are part of FLAD’s Contemporary Art collection on our digital platform.
Study in Portugal
Do you know the Study in Portugal Network? Every year we help hundreds of American students join Portuguese universities and to get acquainted with our culture.
Study in Portugal
Do you know the Study in Portugal Network? Every year we help hundreds of American students join Portuguese universities and to get acquainted with our culture.
Outsiders - American Independent Cinema
The Outsiders – American Independent Film Cycle comes to Cinema Trindade in Porto for the first time from March 19 to 22, featuring a selection of 7 films by American independent filmmakers with a notable presence at some of the world’s most prestigious film festivals.
Speaking Portuguese has become an advantage for Portuguese descendants in the U.S.
A new study on Portuguese-American communities in the United States shows that…
FLAD News
Winner of the FLAD Rui Machete Award, worth 100 thousand euros, will be known in the next months
FLAD's distinction will recognize personalities or institutions that have contributed in a remarkable way to the strengthening of relations between Portugal and the USA.
New R&D@USA Scholarship Holders 1st semester 2026
FLAD has already selected candidates for the R&D@USA 2026 scholarships for the 1st semester who will do research at academic institutions in the USA.
