Inter-University PhD Program in Social Work

Partner institution: Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Course Objectives

The PIUDSS aims to develop the capacity to critically analyse social problems, policies and practices, contributing to the country's social and economic development, as well as enhancing the production of scientific knowledge in any of the fields of intervention of Social Security and Social Policy:

Critical reflection on SS research and fostering skills in scientific analysis of the social, political and professional issues that underlie its field(s) of intervention;
The development/consolidation of SS scientific research, scientific progress and the social relevance of the associated HEIs through scientific research networks and research appropriate to the needs of the communities and requirements of excellence;
The training of highly specialised staff with in-depth skills in the design, implementation and evaluation of social intervention methodologies/processes and social policies.

Career opportunities

Holders of the PhD in Social Work will have preferential access to academic careers, scientific research, management and coordination positions, planning and evaluation of public and social policies and public or private organisations.

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APPLICATION

Call for Aplications 2026/2027 (Available at this link)

1st Phase: March 2 to March 31, 2026
2nd Phase: June 1 to July 15, 2026
3rd Phase: September 1 to September 11, 2026

Application submission

Coordinators

FPCE-UC:

Sónia Guadalupe dos Santos Ribeiro Neves de Abreu

FCH-UCP:

Ana Oliveira