Governance

INESC-ID is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by the Scientific Council. The General Council provides institutional supervision, the Advisory Board independent strategic guidance, and the Thematic Lines Board coordinates research direction across our four Thematic Lines.

In 2025, updated institutional statutes introduced a Board of Directors with executive and non-executive members. For the full statutes, see Institutional Documents.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors manages INESC-ID’s institutional affairs and sets strategic direction. It includes non-executive members focused on strategic oversight and an Executive Committee responsible for day-to-day management.

Non-Executive Members

Luís Oliveira e Silva

Fernando Moreira

Executive Committee

Miguel Pupo Correia

President of the Executive Committee

Nuno Roma

Executive Director

João Paulo Carvalho

Executive Director

Helena Galhardas

Executive Director

SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL

The Scientific Council comprises all PhD researchers at INESC-ID. Its Coordinating Committee handles strategic planning, evaluates annual budgets and activity plans, and oversees the internal evaluation system.

Coordinating Committee

General Council

The General Council is INESC-ID’s supervisory body, composed of representatives from Instituto Superior Técnico, INESC, and the Scientific Council. It approves the annual activity plan, budget, and technical and financial reports.

General Council

Abílio Henriques

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board brings together seven international research experts who evaluate the institute annually and provide independent strategic guidance. It also decides on the INESC-ID Awards based on the Awards Committee’s recommendations.

Ingrid Moerman

Ghent University

José Carlos Príncipe

University of Florida

Thematic Lines Board

The Thematic Lines Board coordinates research strategy across INESC-ID’s four Thematic Lines, keeping Scientific Areas aligned with the institute’s broader research direction.