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.
FLAD Initiatives
Get to know the various events, competitions, scholarships and awards promoted by FLAD.
Portuguese-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!
Opportunities FLAD
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.
'Era uma vez duas pessoas', o novo podcast da FLAD
Todas as quartas-feiras, Hugo van der Ding e Martim Sousa Tavares, numa conversa inspirada em histórias que ligam Portugal e os EUA.
Festa. Fúria. Femina. - Works from FLAD's Collection
The Feast. Fury. Femina. está de volta com uma exposição virtual! Agora já pode revisitar, a partir de casa, o conjunto de obras e artistas que compõem uma das maiores exposições na história da FLAD.
'Era uma vez duas pessoas', o novo podcast da FLAD
Todas as quartas-feiras, Hugo van der Ding e Martim Sousa Tavares, numa conversa inspirada em histórias que ligam Portugal e os EUA.
Outsiders - American Independent Cinema
De 7 a 12 de março, o Outsiders está de regresso ao Cinema São Jorge, Lisboa, com 10 filmes de realizadores independentes nunca antes reproduzidos em Portugal.
Outsiders - American Independent Cinema
Outsiders – American Independent Film Cycle returns to Cinema São Jorge, in Lisbon, from March 11th to 16th, with a selection of 12 films by independent directors never presented in Portugal.
Launch of the FLAD Rui Machete Award: 200 thousand euros to distinguish paths of excellence in the Portugal-USA relationship
The Award, worth 200 thousand euros, will distinguish a personality or…
FLAD 2025 Agenda
“Since 1985, FLAD has been a solid bridge between both sides of the
Atlantic, supporting thousands of Portuguese and Americans in building
paths of excellence in science, education, culture, and strategic thinking.
But our commitment does not end with what has already been achieved.
Today, FLAD is an institution with “open doors”—open to the world, to new
generations, to talent, to debate, and to the future.“
– Nuno Morais Sarmento, President of FLAD
FLAD News
Applications Open: FLAD Drawing Award 2025
Artists over 30 years old can apply until May 15. The winner will be announced on October 25 at Drawing Room Lisboa, and will receive a prize of 20 thousand euros.
Applications Open: FLAD/Saab Visiting Professor at UMass Lowell 2026
Portuguese professors can apply to teach History, Political Science or Sociology/Anthropology at UMass Lowell.
