Juliana Monteiro holds a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering (UA), currently she is the Executive Director at Innovation, Research & Impact Strategy office (IRIS). She has over 7 years of experience in supporting national and international R&I projects, both in the strategic area of proposals submission and also in legal & financial matters. Her experience is consolidated by her experience as a National Contact Point (NCP) during the 7º FP and H2020 in the area of "Climate Action, Environment, Efficiency of Resources and Raw Materials," Marie Curie Actions " and "Legal and Financial issues". 

In IRIS, she performs functions of identifying and disseminating competitive financing opportunities and specialized support in the preparation of R&D project applications, at institutional and individual level. Strategic support in the valorization of NOVA.id.FCT's knowledge, throughout R&I applications and contract negotiation. Moreover, she is responsible for providing the relevant information regarding R&D indicators to the Boards and also in providing career training for the young researchers.