IPB has active policies for the recruitment and retention of human resources dedicated to scientific activity. These professionals are part of specific career paths and contribute to applied research with impact at regional, national and international levels.

Scientific employment at IPB corresponds to several hundred individuals across its various categories (research grant holders, researchers hired under Decree-Law no. 57/2016, of 29 August, in its current wording, and career researchers).

All applicable legislation and regulations are available in the menu About IPB > Legislation and Documentation.