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 hosts debate on the future of NATO
The Forum on Education Abroad
The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), the organization behind the Study in Portugal Network Program, is proudly hosting The Forum on Education Abroad‘s CIGL and EMEA conferences this October at the Rectory of Universidade de Lisboa.

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.
Open Applications: FLAD Drawing Award 2026
Applications for the FLAD Drawing Award 2026 are open between April 6 and May…
FLAD News
July 22, 2026
New R&D@USA Grants Holders 2nd semester 2026
FLAD has already selected candidates for the 2nd semester R&D@USA 2026 grants who will do research at academic institutions in the USA.
July 13, 2026
FLAD Drawing Award 2026 already has finalists. Meet the five selected artists
The works will be on display at Drawing Room Lisboa, between October 22nd and 25th, where the winner of this edition will also be announced.
July 9, 2026
Launch of the FLAD Science Award Atlantic 2027
FLAD will award a research project dedicated to the Atlantic. Applications open on June 1st.















