A consortium consisting of 45 academic and doctoral schools from 30 countries in the Global South
with the Italian partner and convener (CeSPI ETS)
and three linked PhD Programs offering a wide variety of research themes, related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), on:
- International Relations, Political and Social Sciences (Rome Tre University)
- Engineering, Energetics and Sustainability (CIRPS, Interuniversity Research Centre for Sustainable Development)
- Economics & Statistics (Salerno University)
to host their candidates.
A challenging international initiative with PHD candidates granted with mobility and research scholarships to carry out part of their research (6-9 months) in Italy with individual mentoring, started in 2017.
A very simple idea.
A network to link several academic graduate and PhD programs that already exist in (for now) 29 African, Asian and Latina American countries.
Just a South-South connection through which important research fields, relevant to the SDGs agenda, are in-depth studied in an international dialogue, exchanging ideas and results. Without creating anything new, a practical way to develop a community young researchers, that is a process of mutual learning by straightening links among them.
A enormous potential for partnership.
A network connecting relevant partners from Asia, Africa and Latin America. The spirit of a joint doctoral school; a concrete support to qualified researchers highly beneficial to them, but also an extraordinary potential to strengthen international links and to create bridges that can be valuable in implementing new joint research-actions projects related to specific SDGs.
From 2020 onwards
Our annual program offers an enriching series of courses and seminars meticulously designed for aspiring scholars and dedicated researchers.
A distance learning programme combing courses (from 8 to 20 hours each) and seminars focused on impact evaluation, held by highly qualified teaching experts, combining quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, both theoretical and applied, for a proper application of methods for policy evaluation. And a new course on Social Network Analysis, Phyton for Data Analysis and a new series of six seminars on "International Development Cooperation and the Localisation of the SDGs".
Offer:
In-Depth Courses & Seminars (8-20 hours each): A comprehensive curriculum covering a spectrum of methodologies - from sophisticated quantitative techniques like counterfactual causal quasi-experimental methods to nuanced qualitative approaches such as QCA (Qualitative Comparative Analysis) and process tracing, along with an insightful exploration of Social Network Analysis, as well as mixed and multi-methods.
Expert-Led Sessions: A cadre of highly qualified experts, each a master in their field, bringing years of experience and a wealth of knowledge. Not just teachers, but academic leaders and pioneering researchers.
Theory Meets Practice: A balanced blend of theoretical foundations and real-world applications. These courses are designed to equip PhD students with both the knowledge and the practical skills needed for effective policy evaluation and impactful decision-making.
Learning Journey:
Interactive Learning Environment: These courses are more than lectures; they're interactive experiences. Lively discussions, hands-on workshops, and collaborative projects.
Global Networking Opportunities: A diverse group of peers, experts, and alumni from around the world, building a network that extends far beyond the classroom.
Real-World Impact: Topics learnt to be applied to real-world scenarios, contributing to meaningful change and advancing the global agenda on sustainable development.
You can find information on the history of the International Doctoral School on the SDGs
on the dedicated section hosted on the CeSPI ETS website:
Prof. Marco Zupi: Scientific director of the School and Coordinator of the Network
Mrs. Rosangela Cossidente: Tutor of the School
Contact: training@cespi.it