The doctoral programme in Territory, Risk and Public Policies is situated in the area of Risk Sciences. Risk Sciences, as a disciplinary area, has been acquiring increasing visibility and institutionalization mainly in international agencies as UNESCO and the Council of Europe. This programme is targeted at individuals with diverse higher education backgrounds, from the social sciences to natural and exact sciences to technology. This diversity allows for an integrated approach as well as for the quantification of individuals’ and communities’ capacity for resilience and resistance. It is based on the joint consideration of various uncertainties and on the selection of variables that are relevant to the evaluation and perception of risk in human communities.
The doctoral programme in Territory, Risk and Public Policies is offered in association with the Universities of Lisbon and Aveiro.
Objectives of the PhD. Course
The doctoral programme in Territory, Risk and Public Policy is an advanced education programme oriented towards the development of scientific research skills and advanced professional qualifications within the field of risk science. The programme aims to provide solid scientific training in diverse areas related to risk, such as process modelling, land use management, mobilisation of individuals and communities, as well as the articulation and implementation of public policies.
Duration of the Course
4 years.
Regulation
| Cooperation agreement | This document aims to establish rules about the organisation, functioning and procedures of the PhD in Territory, Risk and Public Policies. |
Course Direction
PhD José Manuel Mendes (University of Coimbra)
PhD Luís Zêzere (University of Lisbon)
PhDTeresa Fidélis da Silva (Aveiro University)
Available places
1st Phase: 8 places
2nd Phase: 6 places
3rd Phase: 1 place + remaining places
Extraordinary Phase: remaining places
The course will only run in the current school year if the minimum number of students enrolled (5 students) is reached.
Applications
1st phase: March 1st to April 1st, 2024
2nd phase: June 3rd to July 15th, 2024
3rd phase: September 2nd to 13th, 2024
Extraordinary phase: October 22th to 29th, 2024
The course will only run in the current school year if the minimum number of students enrolled (5 students) is reached.
Sustainable Development Goals
