Department of Social and Organizational Psychology (DEPSO)

The Department of Social and Organizational Psychology’s (DEPSO’s) main focuses are teaching and scientific research in psychology. In charge of developing a PhD program, DEPSO bets on high quality and internationalization of its pedagogues and research groups.

The first cycle degree program concentrates on providing students with general competencies in psychology, with emphasis placed on practical training and incentive for research. For what concerns the second cycle, DEPSO’s main role is to coordinate masters and post-graduations in the field of psychology. 

The Center for Social Research and Intervention at the Lisbon University Institute 

The scientific interests of the Center for Social Research and Intervention at the Lisbon University cover various areas of psychology, such as groups and intergroup relations, community psychology, health and environmental psychology and social neurosciences. CIS counts 50 full members and 70 associated members, including researchers of different nationalities.

Among the members of CIS, many are also Faculty members of ISCTE-IUL's Department of Social and Organizational Psychology and CIS collaborates with the Department in the organization of the Doctoral Program in Psychology. Both CIS and the Department are integrated in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities of ISCTE-IUL.

Besides the regular funding from FCT, as a research unit, CIS obtains funds from public and private institutions, mostly through national and European competitive calls for research projects.