The programme duration is 4 years. During the first year, doctoral candidates attend seminars in theories and methods, as well as elective modules open to all the master’s students in the social sciences at Iscte. In the other three years, candidates prepare their theses by conducting research in the Centre for Research and Studies of Sociology (CIES), which has been classified as “Very Good” by the FCT. In addition, students attend a research seminar and an international conference cycle in Sociology.

According to their academic and scientific backgrounds, candidates may be exempted from attending part or all of the curricular component (1st year) of the programme at their request.

The coordination of the PhD programme is managed by Patrícia Ávila.

Useful links

ESPP International PhD Conferences Cycle 2023/24

IX ESPP PhD Colloquium (2023)

Centro de Investigação e Estudos de Sociologia (CIES-Iscte)