Inês Filipa Isaías Faísca

Inês Filipa Isaías Faísca is a Research Fellow and Ph.D. candidate in Political Science at the University of Beira Interior (UBI), in consortium with the University of Aveiro. She is affiliated with the PRAXIS Center of Philosophy, Politics, and Culture and serves as a tutor at Universidade Aberta, teaching courses in Political Science, International Relations, Political Organizations, and Justice, Security, and Criminality.

Her education includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Political Science from UBI, where her master’s dissertation, *"The Reasons for the Resignation of Ministers in Portugal,"* explored links between ministerial recruitment profiles and dismissals. Her current research focuses on post-governmental careers of ministers in Portugal, emphasizing political transitions and institutional dynamics.

While no specific grants or awards are mentioned, her work contributes to understanding governance structures and political career trajectories. She collaborates within academic consortia and maintains active engagement in teaching and research at multiple institutions.

Labs/Teams: PRAXIS Center of Philosophy, Politics, and Culture.