The i3S consortium, headed by the University of Porto, brings together four institutions and researchers from several schools of the University of Porto. The i3S results from the long-term collaboration between IBMC, INEB and IPATIMUP, encompassing joint projects, co-supervision of PhD students, sharing of large equipment and employment of research staff under coordinated policies. The wide participation of schools, research institutions and hospitals in a research institute is unique in Portugal and is a valuable asset for science and technology development. This combination creates an environment favourable for real breakthrough research and translation of discoveries into the clinic. The i3S provides a vibrant environment for new scientific discoveries and translation into improvements in health care. The i3S focuses on three Integrative Programs: Cancer, Host Response and Interaction, and Neurobiology and Neurologic Disease. 

i3S recently applied to the call NORTE - 45 - 2015 – 02 - “PROJETOS ESTRUTURADOS DE I&D&I”, funded by “Norte 2020 – Programa Operacional Regional do Norte” with the following applications:

• NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000008 – Porto Neurosciences and Neurologic Disease Research Initiative at i3S;
• NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000029 – Advancing cancer research: from basic knowledgement to application;
• NORTE – 01 – 0145 – FEDER – 000003 – Diabetes & obesity at the crossroads between Oncological and Cardiovascular diseases – a system analysis NETwork towards precision medicine (DOCnet);
• NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000012 – Structured Programme on Bioengineering Therapies for Infectious Diseases and Tissue Regeneration. 

Projects will start on the 1^st May 2016 and i3S institutions are opening calls for job positions and fellowships. 

Further information is available at the websites of:

IBMC - http://www.ibmc.up.pt/institute/open-positions

INEB - http://www.ineb.up.pt/institute/positions

Ipatimup - http://www.ipatimup.pt/Site/ActivityCategory.aspx?ActivityCategoryId=4