Research

More than any other academic fields, the social sciences are strategically placed to build bridges between academia and society, and to support policy-makers in crafting evidence-based responses.

In the CIVICA alliance, we link research, innovation and knowledge transfer across borders and sectors to find solutions for the benefit of all society.

In January 2021, the alliance launched an ambitious research and innovation dimension, CIVICA Research. The project aims to give voice to social science research on the world's most pressing challenges and to deepen research collaboration within and beyond CIVICA.

Thematic priorities

CIVICA strives to find solutions to complex societal challenges through a series of integrated activities focused on four key topics:

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Fourth call for research proposals

Faculty and (post-doctoral) researchers are invited to submit proposals for new collaborative research projects and/or proposals for seed funding to apply for larger grants.

Apply by 2 June

CIVICA Teacher Development Programme

Doctoral and post-doctoral researchers from across the CIVICA alliance are invited to complete this free cross-institutional programme to strengthen their teaching skills.

Call for faculty short visits

Faculty and postdoctoral researchers in CIVICA universities are invited to submit proposals for a short 2-5 day visit at another CIVICA university.

Apply by 28 April

PhD Clinic

The PhD Clinic serves as a forum where early-stage researchers can identify and contact faculty members at CIVICA partner universities whose expertise is relevant to their respective dissertation topics.

Check it out on my.civica.eu

Post-doctoral fellowship programme

CIVICA post-doctoral researchers are invited to apply to this unique funded opportunity to spend an academic year at another CIVICA partner institution.

Apply by 19 April

LSE Research Conference

LSE's annual interdisciplinary student research conference, "Knowledge Beyond Boundaries", is taking place on Monday 10 June 2024. This year's theme is Power and Politics, and it's open to undergraduate and taught master's students across CIVICA.

Submit your abstract by 14 April

10-11-2023 EUI

From EUI to LSE: Professor Elias Dinas on CIVICA’s faculty visits

EUI Professor and Head of the SPS Department Elias Dinas is one of the academics selected for the first edition of the CIVICA Faculty Short Visits Scheme. In an interview, we asked Professor Dinas about his intense one-week journey from the EUI to the LSE.

23-10-2023 CIVICA

CIVICA Research Conference 2023: Navigating Insights and Fostering Collaboration

In the vibrant backdrop of Paris, Sciences Po set the stage for the zenith of the CIVICA Research project—the CIVICA Research Conference 2023. Held on October 12 and 13, this gathering brought together early-stage researchers, professors and higher education experts across and beyond CIVICA.

23-05-2023 CEU

Spotlight on CIVICA Women in Research: Elisa Omodei

Elisa Omodei from CEU tells us about her experience with the CIVICA thematic group "Societies in Transition, Crises of Earth".

CIVICA alliance’s COVID-19 knowledge hub

The research outputs, expert insights, media features and examples of community involvement collected on this page promote a deeper understanding of the impacts of the pandemic and encourage an open dialogue at all levels of society.

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CIVICA Research blog

Check out the CIVICA Research blog to learn more about our latest research and news from our joint research initiatives.

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