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.
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…
40 years FLAD
Get to know the initiatives within the scope of FLAD’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
FLAD 2025 Agenda
“Since 1985, FLAD has been a solid bridge between the two 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 is not limited to what
has already been achieved. Today’s FLAD is an institution of “doors
open to the world, to new generations, to talent, to debate and
to the future.”
– Nuno Morais Sarmento, President of FLAD
FLAD News
Portugal – Berkeley Program
Partnership between FLAD, FCT and UC Berkeley aims to promote academic exchange and scientific collaboration between Portuguese universities and UC Berkeley, while strengthening ties with the Portuguese-American community in California.
Projects Selected for the UP Program – Higher Education 2026
FLAD allocates €30,000 per project to support the internationalization of Portuguese Higher Education Institutions.
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 speaking Portuguese corresponds to a 20% salary bonus.
