Graduates may be admitted to study for the PhD in Economic and Organisational Sociology if they hold a Masters in the scientific fields of Sociology, Economics, Management and social sciences which are considered acceptable by the Scientific Board, as well as other candidates who demonstrate an ability to study for this degree. Graduates who just hold a Bachelors in one of the these subjects may also apply, as long as they have a minimum grade of 16, or exceptionally a lower grade, together with a curriculum that proves an adequate scientific background or professional experience. The selection of candidates is made by the Scientific Board of the PhD Programme, based on the following criteria: > Masters and respective final grade; > Bachelors and respective final grade; > Scientific curriculum and relevant professional experience; > Research proposal.