Between 29 June and 3 July, Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon hosted one internship of the 2026 edition of the Ciência Viva Summer Internship, which this year focused on the theme ‘Social Sciences and Technology in Solving the Challenges of the Future’. Over the course of a week, a group of high school students […]
[Update] 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 […]
Blue Shield Project Workshop: Strengthening European Maritime Security
On 1 and 2 June, CEI-Iscte organised the international workshop of the project “Blue Shield: Strengthening European Maritime Security”, funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. The first day of the workshop took place at the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) in Lisbon, bringing together participants from EU institutions, European agencies, national administrations, academia, and civil […]
The Summer School on African Politics will take place from July 1 to 3, 2026
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 […]
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 […]
New book by researcher Luís Nuno Rodrigues provides an essential overview of the Carnation Revolution
CEI-Iscte highlights the new book by researcher Luís Nuno Rodrigues, entitled A Very Brief History of the Carnation Revolution, published by Tinta da China. Presented as ‘the synthesis that was missing’ on the 25 April Revolution, this book offers a clear, rigorous and accessible overview of one of the most defining moments in contemporary Portuguese […]
CEI-Iscte is a partner of the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2026
CEI-Iscte has been selected as a partner of the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest (DISB), one of Europe’s largest events dedicated to digital innovation, which will take place between 10 and 12 March in Bucharest, Romania. Organised by the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest, the event brings together decision-makers, experts […]
CEI invites expressions of interest for FCT Research Scholarships
The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) has published the Call for Applications and the Evaluation Guide for the 2026 PhD Scholarships in All Scientific Domains, namely under the General Application Track and the Specific Application Track in a Non-Academic Environment. Applications will be open from 12:00 pm on March 2 to 5:00 pm on March 31, 2026. To apply, candidates must indicate a host institution and should contact their […]







