DOCTORAL P R O G R AMM E Development Studies
2 Welcome to ICS Marina Costa Lobo The Director The Instituto de Ciências Sociais is an Organic Unit of the Universidade de Lisboa, an R&D Unit of FCT and an Associated Laboratory evaluated as “Excellent” since obtaining status. Here, we carry out Innovative research on contemporary societies, addressing their legacies and facing their challenges. While we promote excellence in research, we also promote dialogue between science and society on topics related to Inclusion and Vulnerabilities, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Memories and Legacies, where our impact is tangible and lasting. We strongly invest in advanced scientific training, carrying out doctoral programmes and postgraduate specialisation and training courses. All teaching is closely linked to the theoretical and methodological approaches developed in ongoing research at ICS-ULisboa, as diverse as the societies we study. We are committed to creating a working and learning environment that is as inclusive as it is dynamic, where all voices are heard and valued. From cutting-edge research to advanced scientific training that shapes lifelong learning for young people and adults, we are committed to contributing positively to society. After all, knowledge only makes a difference when it is rigorous, shared, discussed, and applied. While we look back with pride and gratitude on ICSULisboa's 60-year history, we also have our eyes firmly set on the future. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of social sciences and contribute to a more informed, reflective, and connected society.
3 Study Topics Our PhD Programme in Development Studies seeks to introduce the knowledge, capabilities and dispositions necessary for engaging with both the challenges and possibilities arising from our age of disruption. Research topics for the doctoral thesis and course units are grounded on a broad range of issues related to the sustainable development of contemporary societies. The first year courses explore: key concepts of development, its main critiques and changing meanings; sustainable development and transitions; issues of poverty and inequality; development economics and aid finance; development cooperation, policy and political issues; geography and urbanization; sustainable consumption, agriculture and contemporary agrarian transformation; food production and ecosystem services; mobility and migration; gender studies; security-development nexus. As a Development Studies Programme, interdisciplinary links are established between Economics, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology, Social and Economic History, Political Science and Law, and Environmental and Agrarian Studies - thus providing an integrated perspective of development and sustainability issues in contemporary societies. Special attention is paid to research methods and techniques, which are required for development studies. Successful candidates will have different disciplinary, cultural and experiential backgrounds, and this is considered a crucial part of the learning experience. We encourage dialogue and team work to maximise the benefits of diverse backgrounds and worldviews.
4 Entry Conditions and Selection Criteria Anyone holding a Master’s degree in the fields of Economics, Management, Law, Sociology, Geography, Political Science, International Relations, History, Anthropology, or any other field deemed appropriate. Students who obtained a GPA of 16 or more (out of 20) or, in special circumstances, students whose GPA is lower than 16 but have demonstrated appropriate academic training or professional experience may also apply. The Scientific Committee of the PhD Programme will choose applicants on the basis of the following criteria: • Either Master’s and respective final grade • Or First degree and respective final grade • Academic and relevant professional experience • Research proposal This programme is lectured in English, but offers tutorials in both Portuguese and English. The PhD thesis may be written in Portuguese or English. Target Audience Anyone interested in obtaining advanced academic training and doing research with a view to working in jobs related to international and national development in the public sector, the private sector, or the nonprofit sector. Outgoing students can find employment in teaching and research posts, managerial and executive positions in international and national organisations, consultancy, training, research projects, journalism, planning, development projects, public policy planning and evaluation, and social projects and social policies. Tuition Fees 1st Year – € 3000 2nd and 3rd Years – € 2000
5 “I’m a second year PhD candidate in development studies and I highly recommend this PhD programme. Held by four schools at the Universidade de Lisboa, this programme enables me to have a fundamental understanding of the theory, and acquire an interdisciplinary way of thinking. As an international PhD programme, our colleagues are from various countries, which also provides us with an opportunity to build friendships, and learn how to communicate and work in an intercultural environment, which is essential for a researcher in this field.” Xin Su “I was fortunate that I pursued my PhD in Development Studies at the Lisbon School of Economics and Management, Universidade de Lisboa. I received my PhD in February 2022 under the guidance of Prof. Olivia Bina from the Universidade de Lisboa and Prof. Peter Victor from York University. I received tremendous support, advice, and encouragement from my supervisors. This PhD programme has many unique features that stand out. The syllabuses of the PhD programme improved the skill sets that prepared me for my future career. Many proficient and knowledgeable professors were willing to guide me during different stages of my PhD studies. The courses of this PhD programme have a unique structure that gave me the flexibility to tailor essays based on my dissertation, which helped me write my thesis. I enjoyed having the flexibility to pick various topics for my research projects. I had the opportunity to become a Visiting Scholar at York University in Canada; this was an excellent opportunity to grow in different aspects of education, career, and personal experiences. The training, support, inspiration, and opportunities I received through my doctoral programme at the Universidade de Lisboa have allowed me to fulfill my professional dreams.” Mojgan Chapariha “The PhD in Development Studies is a multidisciplinary and heterodox programme that has enabled me to acquire distinctive aptitudes to understand socio-economic development phenomena. This programme is unique in that it offers a comprehensive approach that simply cannot be found in most advanced economics courses. The teaching staff mirrors this multidisciplinary model and the fact that the PhD is developed by four different schools at the Universidade de Lisboa is one of the strengths of the course. Overall, my experience has been very positive, with the PhD not only contributing to my growth as a professional, but also to my development as a citizen.” Diogo Maia “I studied for the PhD in Development Studies after an experience of over seven years managing international development projects and programmes. With a background in Political Science and International Relations and an MSc in Development Studies, I felt the need to go back to academia and build new bridges between theory and practice. In development cooperation, especially in the current global transition context, strong research skills and the capacity to analyse complex systems are key for any pro-fessional. This PhD is a joint programme between ICS and other three Schools of the Universidade de Lisboa (ISA, IGOT and ISEG), providing the multidisciplinary perspective we need to approach global deve-lopment challenges. A diverse body of faculty and researchers is available to provide input to our ongoing research, which I found espe-cially useful. I will surely rely on this experience to continue growing as an international development researcher-practitioner.” Ana Luísa Silva
6 Teachers Coordination Committee Olivia Bina (ICS, Coordinator) PhD and MPhil in Geography, University of Cambridge Francisco Louçã (ISEG) PhD in Economics, ISEG, Universidade de Lisboa Jorge Malheiros (IGOT) PhD in Human Geography, Universidade de Lisboa Luís Goulão (ISA) PhD in Agronomic Engineering, ISA, Universidade de Lisboa Scientific Committee Marco Allegra (ICS) PhD in Political Science, University of Torino Olivia Bina (ICS) Roberto Falanga (ICS) PhD in Democracy in the 21st Century (Sociology), Universidade de Coimbra Francisco Louçã (ISEG) João Carlos Graça (ISEG) PhD in Economics, ISEG, Universidade de Lisboa Alexandre Abreu (ISEG) PhD in Economics, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London Jorge Malheiros (IGOT) Margarida Queirós (IGOT) PhD in Human Geography, Universidade de Lisboa Mário Vale (IGOT) PhD in Human Geography, Universidade de Lisboa Luís Goulão (ISA) José Lima Santos (ISA) PhD in Environmental Economics and Natural Resources, University of Newcastle Luís Mira da Silva (ISA) PhD in Agricultural Systems, University of Reading Other faculty members involved in the PhD Programme Andrés Malamud (ICS) PhD in Political and Social Sciences, European University Institute António Lopes (IGOT) PhD in Physical Geography, FLUL, Universidade de Lisboa Carlos Lourenço (ISEG) PhD in Marketing, University of Tilburg, Edalina Sanches (ICS) PhD in Political Science (Comparative Politics), Universidade de Lisboa Jennifer McGarrigle (IGOT) PhD in Urban Studies, University of Glasgow Carlos Castel-Branco (ISEG) PhD in Economics, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London José Luis Cardoso (ICS) PhD in Economics, ISEG, Universidade de Lisboa José Manuel Sobral (ICS) PhD in Anthropology, Iscte-IUL Leonor Costa (ISEG) PhD in Social and Economic History, ISEG, Universidade de Lisboa Simone Tulumello (ICS) PhD in Urban and Regional Planning, University of Palermo Pedro Figueiredo Neto (ICS) PhD in Anthropology, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales - Paris and Iscte-IUL Verónica Policarpo (ICS) PhD in Social Sciences (Sociology), ICS, Universidade de Lisboa
7 Olivia Bina (ICS, Coordinator) > Anthropocene: rethinking development through humans and nature connectedness; urban nature based solutions (SDG#11); > Development in transition, post-development, regenerative cultures; > Development and sustainable urban futures (scenarios, envisioning, utopian method); > Development and the future of higher education (SDG#4, ways of knowing for sustainability). Webpage | E-mail Roberto Falanga (ICS) > Participatory governance: local and supra-local processes of citizen and community engagement; > Area-based initiatives of urban regeneration: microlocal practices of physical and social improvement in deprived urban areas; > Scaling off and scaling up democratic innovations: global diffusion and policy transference of innovative tools of the decision-making; > Monitoring and evaluation of participatory policymaking: development of theories and methods in the assessment of citizen engagement. Webpage | E-mail Marco Allegra (ICS) > Urban studies and political geography > Planning theory > Social movements > Housing policy > Middle East politics and society Webpage | E-mail Francisco Louçã (ISEG) > Economic cycles and crises; > Macroeconomic dynamics; > Financialization; > Economic impact of social institutions; > Complexity in economics. Webpage | E-mail João Graça (ISEG) > Economic sociology and sociology of economics; > Political sociology and international relations; > Sociology of development and underdevelopment; > Historical sociology. Webpage | E-mail Alexandre Abreu (ISEG) > Migration and development; > Poverty and inequality; > Violence, conflict and development; > Country specialisation: Guinea-Bissau, Timor-Les- te. Webpage | E-mail Mário Vale (IGOT) > Technology, innovation and peripheral regions; > City economies: change, adaptation and evolution; > Inclusive economies in cities; > Regional development policies and governance. Webpage | E-mail Coordination & Scientific Committee: Fields of Supervision
8 Margarida Queirós (IGOT) > Gender, space and development; > Planning for just, inclusive and sustainable cities; > Environment and development. Webpage | E-mail Jorge Malheiros (IGOT) > Social urban studies; > Migration, forced migration and inclusion/exclusion processes; > Housing and socio-spatial segregation; > Spatial justice and urban inequalities. Webpage | E-mail Luís Goulão (ISA) > Food security measurement and policy evaluation; > Transitions in farming / agroforestry systems and sustainable intensification; > Interventions in agri-food “Value Chains for Development”; > Development of pro-poor smallholder value chains (local; domestic/regional markets); > The Nutrition Transition; > Food Systems transformation. Webpage | E-mail José Lima Santos (ISA) > Drivers of change in farming systems and rural territories: policy, markets and climate; > Farming systems, biodiversity, ecosystem services and environmental quality; > Agricultural economics and policy. Webpage | E-mail Luís Mira da Silva (ISA) > Agrifood value chains; > Agrifood innovation; > Agriculture technology / digitization; > Business model development; > Capacity development / advisory. Webpage | E-mail Coordination & Scientific Committee: Fields of Supervision
9 Study Plan YEAR CURRICULAR UNITS ECTS 1st YEAR 1st Semester Theories of Modernity and Development 9,0 Development in Transition 12,0 Research Methods in Development Studies 6,0 Research Seminar I 3,0 1st YEAR 2nd Semester Development Policy and Politics 7,5 Research Essay 4,5 Topics in Development Studies 3,0 Elective Modules of Research Methods 6,0 Research Seminar II 3,0 Elective Unit 6,0 2nd YEAR Thesis 60,0 3rd YEAR Thesis 60,0
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