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TransportNET is hostinga Course on Research Methodologies in Natural and Social Sciencesfrom 6-13 December 2014 at University of Lisbon – Instituto Superior Tecnico, in Lisbon (Portugal). This course is open to academic researchers (professors, senior researchers, PhD students) and professionals (from industry and public authorities) from all kinds of backgrounds, research fields and interests, holding at least a Master’s degree or equivalent, on a first come first served basis.

The aim of the course is to provide transport researchers, PhD students and young professionals with and understanding  of key concepts on:

a)       differentiating between the different fundamental research methods and understanding their strengths and weaknesses when applied to real world problems;

b)       system thinking framework, process and compositional approaches for research design, including identification of research questions and formulation of hypothesis;

c)       utilization of multi-methodologies to approach complex problems with quantitative and qualitative methods;

d)       effective and rigorous communication of scientific results to skilled and non-skilled audiences

Furthermore, the course provides students with the technical skills to:

a)       organize a research process;

b)       choose the adequate method for the research envisaged;

c)       analyse real world problems and develop formulations and solutions supported by scientific methods.

The lectures is composed of the following main topics:

•        Start organizing your research

•        Start assembling your method

•        How to publish – Scientific Communication

Course participants will get an attendance certificate and a credit certificate upon successful completion of the evaluation. For doctoral programs, the whole course corresponds to 6 ECTS credits. One assignment only can be taken, valuing 4.5 credits upon successful completion.

Full information, tariffs and registration possibilities are available through the Lisbon Research Methodology course page.

The course is open to participants on a first come-first served basis. The maximum number of attendants is limited.