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Radical transparency

Every euro has a name.

We do not ask for trust, we document it. Every euro has a destination. Every researcher has a face.

Investigadora em bancada de microscopia no i3S
i3S · Porto
100%

A ciência primeiro. Tudo documentado.

The 100% Model

100% Research. 0% Overhead.

Immediate scannability across core pillars of integrity and trust:

100% Science Founding Commitment
Founders fund initial grants; i3S covers infrastructure. See ledger →
Tax & IRS/IRC Total Transparency
Open bank ledger and direct tax receipts via i3S. Art. 62-A EBF →
Bi-annual Tangible Progress
Researchers share milestone updates regularly. Private Area →
Exclusive Scientist Channel
Direct dialogue inside the Private Member Area. Private Area →
Anti-Conflict Independent Jury
Blind merit-based selection by the i3S council. Meet the Jury →

Auditing & Compliance

Validated Macro Accounts.

The financial framework of the LAB Grant is institutionally validated, and accounts are legally audited by i3S. The macro accountability provided below directly mirrors the official reports.

In

1 recurring contributions since launch.

€15,000
Where it went

Awarded on merit by the jury to early-career researchers.

0 grants
What changed

Immunotherapy, cancer genomics and computational biology, in progress.

0 areas

Social Impact & Sustainability

Governance & Alignment with UN SDG 3

BolsaLAB provides accountability reports that quantify the social and scientific return on investment, directly aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

Social (S) — SDG 3

Direct funding of post-doctoral grants in translational oncology at i3S.

Governance (G) — Glass Pockets

Semi-annual public Ledger with data auditable by Statutory Auditors.

Compliance (C) — Patronage

Official tax receipt issued by i3S (NIPC 501413197) under Article 62-A of the EBF.

Frequently Asked Questions

Taxation and Legality.

How do individuals declare the donation for tax deductions (IRS)?
Donations qualify under the Scientific Patronage Statute (Art. 62-A of the EBF). Portuguese tax residents report the donation on Model 3 (Anexo H, Quadro 6, Code 602) under i3S tax ID (501413197), receiving a 25% direct tax deduction with no arbitrary ceiling.
How do companies declare corporate donations (IRC) & Match-Giving?
Corporate patrons declare the amount on Model 22 (Quadro 07). Donations benefit from a 130% operational cost majoration exempt from turnover caps, and are eligible for Corporate Match-Giving programs where employers match employee monthly gifts.
How do Legacy Gifts and Bequests in Wills work?
Under Article 1(5)(c) of the Portuguese Stamp Duty Code (CIS), testamentary bequests to public higher education and scientific research institutions like i3S benefit from a 100% exemption from the standard 10% Stamp Duty.
Can international patrons and the Portuguese diaspora donate?
Yes. The platform accepts international donations in EUR via debit/credit cards and SEPA/SWIFT bank transfers, with official tax receipts issued by i3S.
Does i3S charge any management fee (overhead)?
No. The founding protocol guarantees 0% platform or administrative deduction. 100% of all public contributions are directly allocated to laboratory bench hours and fellowships.
How can I confirm my donation reached the research bench?
We publish an itemized Open General Ledger semi-annually at bolsalab.org/transparencia, alongside direct public JSON and CSV API exports for autonomous auditing.

Statutes

The rules, in writing.

The rules that govern the grant, in plain language. We do not ask for trust — it is written down.

  1. 1

    Artigo 1º — Purpose

    To fund outstanding cancer research at i3S, through many donations, for the benefit of all. The mission is the grant — not a structure.

  2. 2

    Artigo 2º — Not-for-profit

    The grant is not-for-profit. Every euro received goes to the grant; nothing is distributed as profit.

  3. 3

    Artigo 3º — Selection on merit

    Researchers and projects are selected by the jury, solely on merit and according to public criteria.

  4. 4

    Artigo 4º — Custody of the capital

    The capital raised is held in escrow at i3S until it is allocated to the selected projects. It is i3S that safeguards the funds before they are invested.

  5. 5

    Artigo 5º — Allocation of funds

    100% of the funds raised are allocated directly to research. Operating costs are borne independently of donations.

  6. 6

    Artigo 6º — Transparency

    We publish a semi-annual report with the account balance. Each contribution can be followed along the “in → where it went → what changed” path.

  7. 7

    Artigo 7º — Donor list

    Anyone who wishes appears on the public list, by explicit consent; anyone who prefers stays anonymous. The email is never public.

  8. 8

    Artigo 8º — Governance and conflicts of interest

    The grant’s management and the scientific committee act in the interest of the mission. Anyone with a conflict of interest abstains from the relevant decisions.

  9. 9

    Artigo 9º — Accountability

    Accounts are closed annually and the reports are made publicly available on this site.

  10. 10

    Artigo 10º — Amendments

    These rules may be updated to better serve the mission; the version in force is always the one published here.