Presentation

The Institute of Social Sciences it’s an interdisciplinary research body composed by researchers from the area of social sciences. Having the statute of organic unit of the UL it promotes a post-graduation programme (Masters and PhD). Since 2002, that the ICS is an associated laboratory of the Ministry of Science Technology and Higher Education (MCTES).
The mission of the ICS is to study contemporary societies with a special emphasis on Portugal and the societies and cultures with which Portugal has an historical relationship, either in Europe or in other regions of the world. The main subjects represented at the Institute are: Social and Cultural Anthropology, Political Science, Economics, Human Geography, History, Social Psychology and Sociology.

Main Fields of Interest

1- Constructing the contemporary world
2- Citizenship and democratic institutions
3- Sustainability: Environment, Risk and Space 4- Families, Lifestyles and Schooling
5- Identity, Migration and Religion

Evaluation

Evaluation 1999/2000: Excellent

Financial Management Unit: Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon

Scientific Coordinator
Prof. Doctor Jorge Vala

Av. Prof. Aníbal de Bettencourt, nº9
1600-189 Lisboa