With a degree in Psychology and a PhD in Work Psychology from the University of Porto, Rita has 16+ years of experience as Funding Advisor for Research and Innovation, having worked with public and private Research Performing Organizations, such as Universities, Research Centres and non-for-profit Associations. Despite having worked in all phases of a project’s cycle, she is specialized in pre-award and strategic alignment with various European research funding programs (FP6, FP7, Horizont2020, ERASMUS +, COST, EUREKA, Eurostars, EIT, JUSTICE, REC, EEA Grants,…).

Rita is also a certified trainer in Responsible Research and Innovation, as well as in Ethics & Research Integrity.