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R&D Units and Associate Laboratories

The UC has 38 R&D Units and 8 Associate Laboratories.

Health Sciences
CIBIT
Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Translational Research
CNC
Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology
ICBR
Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research
CIDAF
Research Unit in Sport and Physical Activity
CEISUC
Center for Health Studies and Research
CIBB
Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology
REAL
Translation and Innovation towards Global Health

Exact Sciences
CMUC
Center for Mathematics of the University of Coimbra
CQ
Coimbra Chemistry Centre
LIP
Laboratory of Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics
QFM
Research and Development Unit Molecular Chemistry-Physics
CFisUC
Physics Center of the University of Coimbra
LIBPhys
Laboratory for Instrumentation, Biomedical Engineering and Radiation Physics
IA
Institute for Astrophysics and Space Sciences
IMS
Institute of Molecular Sciences

Natural Sciences
CGeo
Center for Geosciences
CITEUC
Centre for Earth and Space Research of the University of Coimbra
CEF
Centre for Functional Ecology
MARE
Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre
ARnet
Aquatic Research Infrastructure Network
LASI
Intelligent Systems Associate Laboratory
TERRA
Laboratory for Sustainable Land Use and Ecosystem Services

Engineering Sciences and Technologies
ISISE
Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering
CEMMPRE
Centre for Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Processes
LAETA
Associate Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aeronautics
CIEPQPF
Chemical Process Engineering and Forest Products Research Centre
INESCC
Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers at Coimbra
ISR
Institute of Systems and Robotics at Coimbra
IT
Instituto de Telecomunicações
CISUC
Centre for Informatics and Systems of the University of Coimbra
CITTA
Research Centre for Territory, Transports and Environment
ADAI
Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics
ARISE
Advanced Production and Intelligent Systems

Arts and Humanities
CELGA-ILTEC
Center for the Study of General and Applied Linguistics
CECH
Center for Classical and Humanistic Studies
CLP
Center for Portuguese Literature
CIEC
Interuniversity Center for Camonian Studies
IEF
Institute for Philosophical Studies
CEAACP
Center for Studies in Archaeology, Arts and Heritage Sciences
CEIS20
Centre of Interdisciplinary Studies
CHSC
Center for the History of Society and Culture
IN2PAST
Associate Laboratory for Research and Innovation in Heritage, Arts, Sustainability and Territory

Social Sciences
IJ
Institute for Legal Research
CEGOT
Centre of Studies in Geography and Spatial Planning
CES
Center for Social Studies
CIAS
Research Centre for Anthropology and Health
CRIA
Center for Anthropology Research
CINEICC
Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention
CEBER
Centre for Business and Economics Research