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
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