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was established by the Technical University of Lisbon in 2009. This 3rd cycle course aims to provide high-quality academic training in development studies and produce original research in this field. The course has emerged in response to the changes in recent decades that have brought Development Studies to the fore in current debates, both in the academies and in the area of economic, social, and environmental policy.

The research undertaken in ISEG’s research centers, which have been classified by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) as very good or excellent, provides important support for students in this program.

The research centers for economics (UECE), economic sociology (SOCIUS), economic and social history (GHES), and international development and cooperation, whose research focuses on Portuguese-speaking countries and developing economies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, (CEsA) play host to the Ph.D. Development Studies students.

This is an advanced program of study designed to impart knowledge and produce original research in the field of Development, in line with the best European universities. With the creation of this Ph.D., the intention is to look at the changes which have taken place over recent decades and which have led to this scientific area becoming the focus of contemporary debate, as much in economic, social and environmental policy as in academia.

Anyone holding a master's degree in the areas of economics, management, law, sociology, geography, political science, international relations, history, anthropology, or any other area 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 for the doctorate program will choose candidates on the basis of the following criteria:

Academic and relevant professional experience

Applications for the Ph.D. Development Studies are made online on the ISEG website. Applicants must provide proof that they meet the admission requirements. They should also attach a research proposal for their doctoral dissertation project.

Acceptance of an applicant is given that research in these geographical areas offers a comparative advantage for participation in international research networks.

Research themes for the doctoral thesis and course units are grounded in a broad range of issues related to the development of contemporary societies. These include:

Growth, development, and institutional change

Welfare State, institutions, and European policy

Admissions Option 2

The Ph.D. Development Studies is a three-year program in which students must obtain a total of 180 ECTS (credits). It comprises:•Taught course units, 60 ECTS;
Preparation, submission, and defense of a thesis, 120 ECTS.

Course units are taught in the first year of the program over 2 semesters. They are:

Development theories (1st semester), 7.5 ECTS

Development history and policies (2nd semester), 7.5 ECTS

Research methods (1st semester), 7.5 ECTS

Research Seminar (2nd semester), 7.5 ECTS

Elective course units (1st and 2nd semesters), 15.0 ECTS

Seminars (1st and 2nd semesters), 15.0 ECTS

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Who is the Ph.D. Development Studies for?

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 non-profit sector. Out-going students can find employment in teaching and research posts, managerial and executive positions in international and national organizations, consultancy, training, research projects, journalism, planning, development projects, public policy planning, and evaluation, and social projects and social policies.

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The first school of Economics and Management in Portugal, ISEG belongs to the University of Lisbon, the largest Portuguese University. ISEG Lisbon is internationally recognized and accredited by AACSB and AMBA, complying with the best higher education standards. ISEG’s research centers are very well rated by the Portuguese research council (FCT). With an experienced and well prepared faculty, students from more than 70 countries contribute to an ever-increasing international academic environment, and take advantage of the school's excellence and location. ISEG Lisbon has excellent modern premises at the heart of Lisbon, right next to the Parliament and the river Tagus, in a vibrant neighborhood full of social life, business and culture. At ISEG, you will find a culture of excellence and achievement, alongside a climate of inclusiveness and cooperation. This is made by the mutual collaboration of students, faculty and staff. ISEG is a School prepared for the future: with a unique blend of quantitative skills and social contextualization of economic and managerial decisions, ISEG’s faculty, professionals, students and alumni are at the forefront of those who address the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.

PhD in Development Studies

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