The Summer School in African Politics will take place from July 1 to 3, 2026, offering an intensive, multidisciplinary program dedicated to the study of contemporary African politics. Sessions will be held in English from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Organized by the Institute of Social Sciences at the University of Lisbon and CEI-Iscte, the […]
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Centre for International Studies (CEI-Iscte) invites Expressions of Interest from researchers wishing to apply for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships, with CEI-Iscte as their Host Institution. Recognised as Excellent by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, CEI-Iscte is the national reference for International Studies. Located in Lisbon, it offers a dynamic and international research […]
Palestine is a Global Issue: Situating the Genocide and Beyond – Conference Programme Available
Palestine is a Global Issue: Situating the Genocide and Beyond is an international conference that brings together scholars, activists, and practitioners to critically examine the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the escalating colonial violence across the West Bank within a broader historical, political, and global framework. Over the last two years, these events have been widely […]
The second round of the Ecoprise course features visits to sustainable innovation projects in Lisbon
As part of the Ecoprise project, in which CEI is a partner, the second round of visits for the Ecoprise Course took place on March 26 and April 22, providing participants with hands-on experience in ecological, social, and economic sustainability initiatives, with the aim of promoting the creation of entrepreneurial and regenerative models. The first […]
CEI-Iscte at Iscte Open Day 2026: Knowledge in Dialogue with Society
The 2026 edition of Iscte Open Day, held on April 8, 2026, featured three science communication activities organized by CEI-Iscte, providing opportunities for researchers and high school students to come together in an atmosphere of knowledge sharing, critical reflection, and discovery. Exploring the Past: Researcher for a DayLed by Ana Mónica Fonseca and Rita Marcelino […]
Call for contributions | 6th International Conference on Social and Solidarity Economy and the Commons
The 6th International Conference on Social and Solidarity Economy and the Commons has launched a call for contributions for its 2026 edition, which will take place from 4 to 6 November at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon. Under the theme “Hacking Our Common Future: Transnational cooperation between community-led initiatives in a fragmented world”, the […]
Applications for PhD scholarships and postgraduate support (2026/2027)
A number of funding opportunities are currently available for PhD students at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon for the 2026/2027 academic year. As part of the PIONEER Alliance, applications are now open for the Pioneer Research Fellowships, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), with a deadline of 24 June 2026. These […]
Ler História Journal is now making its content available via First View
The journal Ler História, published by CEI-Iscte and CIES-Iscte, has begun making its content available in First View format, allowing early access to academic papers before the full publication of each issue. The first five articles and eight reviews included issue 88 of the journal are now available online. This early release provides the academic […]







