SIS: A multidisciplinary Center that investigates the challenges associated with the processes of globalization and European integration 

The School of International Studies organizes and supports many research activities in the field of European and international studies. These activities are predominantly characterized by a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach. 

The School of International Studies develops multidisciplinary research activities addressing the challenges associated with the processes of globalization and European integration. The complexity of modern societies implies that no single disciplinary approach is sufficient to understand the rapid social, political, economic and institutional changes currently occurring both in Europe and worldwide, therefore the activities feature predominantly a multidisciplinary approach.

Funded Research projects

The School benefits from a culture of high-quality research which belongs to the whole faculty, from dynamic young researchers to the most experienced scholars. The School is constantly involved in a series of research projects, funded both internally and externally. Many of these projects pertain to the four Research Clusters that are present in the School, and are often conducted by multi-disciplinary teams of researchers. Faculty members normally collaborate with colleagues from other Departments of the University of Trento and/or with scholars from other national and international institutions. The list of completed research projects is available here, while the list of ongoing research projects is available here.

Research Clusters

Research activities at SIS revolve around four main clusters.

Environment

Europe

Human Rights

International Security

PhD Research

The development of an interdisciplinary education lies at the heart of the PhD programme. Comprehension of the theoretical approaches and knowledge of empirical methods are tightly integrated into the course and theoretical propositions are verified empirically in order to encourage the student to develop a capacity for critical thought on changes in the international system. Full details in the dedicated page.

Network of partners

The School has formed partnerships with a number of national and international research centres and think tanks as well as with other Departments and Faculties within the University of Trento. It has set up special programmes for meeting and hosting national and international scholars.

Events

During the academic year, the School organizes a series of events. It holds a series of weekly seminars on issues relating to European and international studies, including international security, and promotes Conferences and Research Workshops. It also collaborates with other local, national and international research bodies to set up dissemination events and to promote research.