The Scientific Council is responsible for deciding on the scientific policy of the CHSC; pronouncing on the creation or extinction of research lines or groups and on the composition of the Permanent External Commission for Scientific Advice.

Members:

• Edgar Pereira
• Fernando Catroga
• Irene Maria de Montezuma de Carvalho Mendes Vaquinhas
• José Pedro Paiva
• Margarida Sobral Neto
• Maria Helena da Cruz Coelho
• Maria José Azevedo Santos