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  • Postgraduate Program in Sociology

    About the PPGS

    The Postgraduate Program in Sociology (PPGS) at the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) is a result of the transformation of the then Postgraduate Program in Social Science (PPGCS) into three different programs. 2010 marked the creation of the Postgraduate Program in Political Science, and 2011, of the Postgraduate Program in Anthropology. A further step of this process was to consolidate the creation and constitution of the Postgraduate Program in Sociology, which intends to contribute, both regionally and statewide, to the development of research and teaching in this specific field of knowledge.

    The Postgraduate Program in Sociology was authorized in September, 2012 by Capes (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel), relying on a qualified teaching staff in the field of sociology and a variety of specific lines of research that include themes such as cities, the State, knowledge in current society, development, work, and the environment… [read more]

     

    Lines of Research

    • City, State and the Public Sphere
    • Development and the Environment
    • Social Theories and Knowledge
    • Work, Organizations and Identity

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    Curricular structure

    The curriculum of the Masters in Sociology course is constituted by mandatory and elective disciplines.

    Disciplines that represent the formal and intellectual support necessary for the course development are considered mandatory. Disciplines intended to train the student in the Program’s various lines of research are considered elective… [read more]

  • Academic Calendar PPGS – 2025/1

    Start of Classes and Orientation

    📅 Start Date: Classes for the 1/2025 semester will begin on March 10, 2025.

    🎉 Welcome Meeting: On the first day of classes, we will hold a special meeting to welcome our Master’s and PhD students.

    • 9:00 a.m.: Meeting with the PPGS Coordination.
    • 10:00 a.m.: Introduction session for students and faculty.

    Semester Structure

    📖 The semester will be divided into two parts:

    1. From March 10 to March 28, 2025.
    2. From April 22 to June 20, 2025.

    🛑 Academic Break: Between March 29 and April 21, 2025.

    Important Dates for Regular Students

    🔗 Enrollment:

    • Already enrolled students (Master’s 2024, PhD 2022/2023/2024): March 5, 2025 (until 5:00 p.m.).
    • 2025 Incoming Students:
      • Master’s: March 6, 2025 (until 5:00 p.m.).
      • PhD: March 6, 2025 (until 5:00 p.m.).

    📩 How to enroll:

    1. Access the COBALTO system with your personal account.
    2. In the menu, click on Student > Registration > Graduate Enrollment Request.
    3. Select the available courses and submit your choices.

    ⚠️ Reminder:

    • Your advisor must be informed of the selected courses.
    • If you are not planning to take courses, please send an email to ppgs@ufpel.edu.br indicating your enrollment in the thesis or dissertation research activity.

    Courses and Teaching Practicum

    📚 Mandatory Courses for 2025 Incoming Master’s Students:

    • Sociological Theory I: Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m., Professor Attila Barbosa.
    • Sociological Research Methodology: Mondays at 2:00 p.m., Professor William Soto.

    📚 Elective Courses (Master’s and PhD):

    • Social Sciences Research with Quantitative Software: Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m., Professor Rodrigo Cantu.
    • Advanced Seminar I: Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m., Professor Léo Peixoto.
    • Topics in the Sociology of Morality: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., Professors Elaine Silveira Leite and Marciele Vasconcellos.
    • Perspectives on Violence, Crime, and Politics in Latin America: Fridays at 2:00 p.m., Professor Simone Gomes.

    💼 Teaching Practicum:

    • Interested students must send an email to ppgs@ufpel.edu.br between March 5 and March 6, 2025 (until 5:00 p.m.) indicating:
      • The course, day, and time of the practicum.
      • Other courses in which they intend to enroll.

    For Special Students

    🎓 Registration for Special Students: From January 20 to February 20, 2025.
    📝 Announcement of Accepted Students: From February 25, 2025 onward.
    💻 Online Enrollment: March 7, 2025 (until 5:00 p.m.).

    Elective courses are also available for special students. For detailed information, please see the
    corresponding call for applications.


    LINK: 2025 Academic Calendar.

  • Admission Masters Program – 2025

    The Graduate Program in Sociology (PPGS) at the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) will open its applications next Monday, January 13, 2025, for the 2025 Master’s in Sociology selection process.

    Access the Call for Applications:

    Edital_de_selecao_mestrado PPPGS 2025_SEI_2917164

    Who can apply?

    The program is open to holders of an undergraduate degree, whether Brazilian or foreign nationals. Candidates expected to graduate by the enrollment date may also apply, provided they submit the required documentation.

    How to apply?

    🗓 Application period: January 13 to February 5, 2025, until 6:00 p.m. (Brasília time).
    🌐 Online application: Fill out the form available
    at this link.

    Required documents:

    • Research proposal aligned with the program’s lines of research.
    • Proof of payment of the application fee (R$ 150.00) or proof of fee waiver.
    • Personal and academic documentation (details in the
      Call for Applications).

    Selection Process Stages

    1. Research Proposal Evaluation (Phase 1 – eliminatory and classificatory):
      📅 Period: February 13 to 17, 2025.
      Result: February 17, 2025 (after 6:00 p.m.).
    2. Heteroidentification Committee (for affirmative action):
      📅 Date: February 19, 2025.
    3. Research Proposal Defense (Phase 2 – remote):
      📅 Period: February 21 and 22, 2025.
      Result: February 22, 2025 (after 8:00 p.m.).
    4. Lattes CV Evaluation (Phase 3):
      📅 Date: February 26, 2025.
      Result: February 26, 2025 (after 6:00 p.m.).
    5. Publication of the Preliminary Final Result:
      📅 Date: February 27, 2025 (after 6:00 p.m.).
    6. Publication of the Final Result:
      📅 Date: March 3, 2025.

    The final result will be published on March 3, 2025.

    Available Positions

    Up to 14 positions will be offered, including reserved spots for affirmative action.

    This is your opportunity to join a program recommended by CAPES since 2006.

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    Edital_de_selecao_mestrado PPPGS 2025_SEI_2917164

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    Annex 01 Master’s 2025

  • Admission Process PhD – 2025

    The Graduate Program in Sociology (PPGS) at the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) will open applications on Monday, January 20, 2025, for the 2025 PhD in Sociology selection process.

    Access the Call for Applications (Edital):
    SEI_2919131_Edital_de_selecao_PRPPG_9

    Who can apply?

    Applications are open to:

    • Holders of a Master’s degree (Stricto Sensu), Brazilian or foreign nationals of any nationality.
    • Candidates with a proof of expected completion of a Master’s degree, signed by the coordinator of the originating program, indicating the projected completion date.

    ⚠️ Important: Failure to present the Master’s diploma or equivalent document at the time of enrollment will prevent admission to the program.

    How to apply?
    🗓 Application period: From January 20 to February 12, 2025, until 6 p.m. (Brasília time).
    🌐 Online application: Fill out the form available here.

    📋 Required documents:

    • Bachelor’s and Master’s Diplomas (or proof of expected completion).
    • Master’s program Academic Transcript.
    • Copies of personal documentation (RG, CPF, Voter Registration Card, Military Service Certificate – for Brazilians – or valid passport for foreigners).
    • Research Project with the structure and formatting specified in the Call for Applications.
    • Complete Lattes CV in a single PDF file.
    • Proof of payment of the application fee (R$ 150.00) or documentation for fee waiver.

    Selection Process Stages

    The process will be carried out in three phases, all online:

    1. Research Project Evaluation (Phase 1 – eliminatory and classificatory):
      📅 Period: February 13 to 17, 2025.
      📢 Results: February 17, 2025 (after 6 p.m.).
    2. Research Project Defense (Phase 2 – remote):
      📅 Period: February 21 and 22, 2025.
      📢 Results: February 22, 2025 (after 8 p.m.).
    3. Lattes CV Evaluation (Phase 3 – classificatory):
      📅 Date: February 26, 2025.
      📢 Results: February 26, 2025 (after 6 p.m.).

    📜 Preliminary Final Results: February 27, 2025 (after 6 p.m.).
    📜 Final Results: March 3, 2025.

    Available Positions

    The Call for Applications provides a total of 10 positions, distributed as follows:

    • Open category: 5 positions.
    • Affirmative action:
      • 3 positions for Black, Quilombola, Indigenous, or Disabled people.
      • 1 position for transvestite or transgender people.
      • 1 position for UFPel staff members.

    More information
    📚 Consult the full Call for Applications on the PPGS website: Click
    here.
    📧 Questions? Contact us via email: ppgs@ufpel.edu.br.

    Take the next step in your academic journey with PPGS UFPel!

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    2025 PhD Selection Notice

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    Annex 01 PhD 2025