On 28 October 2026, the election of the Scientific Coordinator of CeiED, who serves as Director of the Centre, was formally called, for a four-year term. The election will take place on 29 January 2027, with both in-person and electronic voting.

Who can vote and stand for election

Integrated members of CeiED who sit on the Scientific Council on the date of the call are entitled to vote. Integrated members who make up the Scientific Council and are in full exercise of their rights may stand as candidates, with the exception of members of the Electoral Commission.

Electoral Commission

The process is run by an Electoral Commission made up of Alcina de Oliveira Martins, Filomena Parada and José Brás (full members), and Rosa Serradas Duarte, Maria Odete Silva and Judite Primo (substitute members).

Candidacies

Candidacies must be submitted in writing to the Electoral Commission by 4 December 2026 and include a declaration of acceptance, a brief CV note, and the action plan for the term.

Key dates

Until 4 December: submission of candidacies

14 December: provisional list of admitted and excluded candidacies (deadline)

21 December: final list of candidacies

29 January 2027: hearing of candidates and voting

The candidate who obtains an absolute majority of validly cast votes is elected; otherwise, a second round is held between the two candidates with the most votes.

The full Electoral Regulations can be found here: