Mission
We promote the development of Portugal, the Portuguese and the Portuguese-descendant communities through a close cooperation with the United States of America.
We are a bridge between the two countries, focusing on Science, Education, Culture and Transatlantic Relations.
Portuguese-American Community
This is a new space open to the community, where we will show Portuguese descendants and their incredible work in promoting Portugal. Join us!
Opportunities FLAD
Find out here all about FLAD’s grants, awards, open calls and other forms of support in our four main areas of action – Science and Technology, Education, Art and Culture and Transatlantic Relations.
Study in Portugal
Do you know the Study in Portugal Network? Every year we help hundreds of American students join Portuguese universities and get acquainted with our culture.
Social Impact
The pandemic has brought us all enormous challenges and worsened inequalities. Find out on this page the work of the institutions that FLAD has been supporting.
Study in Portugal
Do you know the Study in Portugal Network? Every year we help hundreds of American students join Portuguese universities and get acquainted with our culture.
'Era uma vez duas pessoas' - FLAD's new podcast
Every Wednesday, a conversation between Hugo van der Ding and Martim Sousa Tavares inspired in the stories that connect the US and Portugal.
Outsiders - American Independent Film Festival
From the 7 – 12th of March, we are back at Cinema São Jorge, in Lisbon, to present a selection of 10 never seen independently produced movies from American directors. Join us!
'Era uma vez duas pessoas' - FLAD's new podcast
Every Wednesday, a conversation between Hugo van der Ding and Martim Sousa Tavares inspired in the stories that connect the US and Portugal.
Outsiders - American Independent Film Festival
From the 7 – 12th of March, we are back at Cinema São Jorge, in Lisbon, to present a selection of 10 never seen independently produced movies from American directors. Join us!
Applications are open for the new edition of the FLAD Science Award Atlantic
Award of 300.000 euros for young researchers in Portugal will give special…
FLAD News
31 de May, 2023
FLAD hosts elected politicians of Portuguese descent from seven states
The annual meeting will bring together some thirty Portuguese-descended politicians in Lisbon, from seven states, from New York to Hawaii.
31 de May, 2023
FLAD takes part in the largest education fair, NAFSA 2023 in Washington, D.C.
Joint effort with Agência Nacional Erasmus+ Educação e Formação, from the Fulbright Commission Portugal takes 24 Higher Education institutions to the USA.
24 de May, 2023
Applications are open for the new edition of the FLAD Science Award Atlantic
Award of 300.000 euros for young researchers in Portugal will give special attention to research on technological and engineering solutions.