With a mission to provide academic education of the highest standard, based on an active commitment to quality, innovation and the continuous improvement of teaching practices aimed at the holistic development of students, the Universidade Católica is launching the 2nd edition of the Teaching Innovation Award.

The aim of this initiative is to encourage and recognise merit in innovative teaching practices.

Open to UCP lecturers and researchers, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant regulations, this initiative provides for the awarding of up to three prizes.

Applications will be assessed by a jury appointed for this purpose, in accordance with the criteria set out in the regulations.

Applications must be submitted via the online form, with the deadline running from 1 to 30 June 2026.

All conditions relating to the application for the award can be found in the Regulations for the Pedagogical Innovation Award of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa.