The Atlas of Associate Laboratories of ULisboa serves as a guide to an essential component of the scientific and technological panorama of the University of Lisbon and Portugal. With the participation of the University of Lisbon in 21 Associated Laboratories, 13 of which it leads, these laboratories cover various scientific domains in areas as vast as Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, Engineering and Technology Sciences and Social Sciences.

Beyond providing an institutional framework for research, technological development, and innovation, the Associate Laboratories share common goals and commitments, such as fostering international collaboration, securing funding, promoting open science practices, supporting scientific employment, and providing expertise for the design and implementation of science-based public policies.