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Abstract
The objective of this article based on interview data is focused on the mobility of Portuguese PhD students, mainly pointing to (i) their motivation for studying abroad and tackling with different foreign cultural environments; (ii) personal and professional interests; and (iii) their ability to face the mobility consequences encountered during both private lives and professional development processes. In addition, the author of this article attempts to put forward ideas on policy making and launching effective programmes that would enhance students' lives and scientific development as possible responses to current contradictory European political agendas in the field.
1. The author of this article is extremelly grateful to Dr. Louise Ackers for suggestions regarding the theorethical treatment of this question as well as for the information on the Mobility and Excellence in the European Research Area (MOBEX) Project.
Notes
1. The author of this article is extremelly grateful to Dr. Louise Ackers for suggestions regarding the theorethical treatment of this question as well as for the information on the Mobility and Excellence in the European Research Area (MOBEX) Project.
2. Similarly to other countries, up until 1980 the PhD degree in Portugal was more of a male concern.