The School of Politics, Government, and International Relations (EDG) launched its first cohort of the Doctoral Program in Political Science (DCP) on Monday, February 13th, at the Pilar Campus . This is the highest academic qualification offered by the EDG for training scientific researchers in this specific area, thus consolidating the educational process throughout the entire political science training program.
This first cohort comprises 12 professionals from Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, and Ecuador. The students were welcomed by the doctoral program authorities: the Director, Dr. Alfonso Santiago , and the Executive Director, Dr. Luciano Bolinaga . “ A doctorate is the highest degree the university can award; it is the most important accreditation of the future PhDs' capacity for research and for producing original, profound, and well-founded work. This is the great objective of those who are beginning their doctoral studies in Political Science today […] And in a few years, they will crown this effort, which they are beginning today, with in-depth, original, and well-founded research that represents a novel and creative contribution to political science ,” said Dr. Santiago, welcoming all those present.
“ Ability, enthusiasm, and dedication ,” Alfonso Santiago suggested as the three elements to achieve the goal: “ As Nietzsche said: he who finds a why can bear almost any how; and in that enthusiasm and motivation that you have today, you will find that sufficient dedication to sustain the effort that completing a doctorate entails ,” he concluded.
The doctoral program offers a common foundation in Political Science during the first year, followed by three specializations during the second year. Students can choose one of these specializations: Public Policy, Political Theory, or International Relations Theory. The PhD in Political Science provides excellent academic training in line with international quality standards and offers students personalized support through mentorship, complemented by thesis supervision.
We celebrate this launch as another milestone in the history of the School of Government!
