Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology (CIES-Iscte)

The Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology (CIES-Iscte) is a social science R&D unit of Iscte - University Institute of Lisboa, recognised and evaluated by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) as «excellent», with the aim of creating and promoting knowledge about current social problems from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Founded in 1985 with sociology as its main scientific area the centre is also developing relevant activities in the domains of public policy, political science, communication sciences, modern and contemporary history and social work.

The main mission of CIES is to produce high quality research that contributes to the understanding and awareness of societal challenges and global threats and to provide evidence-based policy recommendations.

For further information, please visit: https://www.cies.iscte-iul.pt