The Brussels Institute for Social and Population Studies (BRISPO) is an interdisciplinary research centre composed of sociologists, demographers, economists, psychologists, statisticians, and human geographers. Its members conduct research on the socioeconomic, cultural, and demographic dimensions of patterns of social inequality within Belgium, Europe, and beyond.
Recent news
Join BRISPO team as a PhD Researcher
Join an international research project on education-based social identities, co-led by VUB and the University of Groningen.
Tuba Bircan chosen as European Turkish Women Ambassador
Each ambassador, after a year of engagement, appoints another woman whose profile and story they believe should be heard next.
BRISPO Host offer for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
We are looking for talented researchers to apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 grant.
New article introducing the Schooled Society Index
The article " The Schooled Society Index: Measuring the Centrality of Schooling in the Twenty-First Century from a Global Perspective" by Leandros Kavadias, Bram Spruyt and Toon Kuppens was published in “Socius”.
New article on 'Precarious Employment in Self-Employment' in Social Science & Medicine
New article published by Jessie Gevaert (BRISPO) and colleagues (Karolinska Institute) titled "Precarious Employment in Self-Employment: A Typology and Impact on Cardiovascular Health Conditions in Sweden".
BRISPO Research Featured in Irish Regional Press
Iris Egea Quijada PhD project has been featured in the "Western People" for her fieldwork in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, Ireland.
Prof. Bircan at the Vienna Migration Conference 2024: report is now available
A recently published report from the VMC2024 features prof. Tuba Bircan's contribution to the discussion on new technologies and migration.
New review paper on quality of life among people with chronic disease
New article published by Terhi Kangas, Sara-Lynn Milis, Katrien Vanthomme, and Hadewijch Vandenheede in "Quality of Life Research".
Upcoming events
PhD Position at BRISPO: Application Deadline on 22/06/2025
Join an international research project on education-based social identities, co-led by VUB and the University of Groningen.Deadline for expressions of interest for MSCA proposal with BRISPO as host institution: Deadline on 30/06/2025
We are looking for talented researchers to apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 grant.
Practical info-6th Summer Institute in Urban Studies
The Summer Institute in Urban Studies provides an opportunity to investigate leading-edge theoretical and methodological questions, along with a range of associated career development issues, in the field of urban studies.
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