ABSTRACT

This paper aims to map and discuss the relationship between researcher genders and their chosen research territories, using the PhD program in Design at the Lisbon School of Architecture as a case study. Based on the PhD thesis database and using the REDES’ methodology for analysis, we identified some search tendencies on specific areas and some preferences for specific research processes, respectively by women or men. Thus, we reflected about how gender can influence the choice of research territories of a PhD student in Design.