2nd Chilean Summer School about Social Network Research – January 2026
The Chilean Society for Social Network Science (ChiSocNet)
Course objectives
By the end of the week, participants would be able to design social network research, collect network data from classical to digital information, describe and visualise networks, and perform statistical models using social networks (e.g., ERGM and RSIENA). They will also have an overview of the most relevant topics about social networks. During the week, participants would have lectures and practical experience in using the R software and engage in practical experience through group projects.
The course will:
Introduce the idea of social network research.
Explain how to collect, describe and visualise networks.
Explain how to model social networks.
Provide hands-on training to use R to investigate social networks.
Timeline
5th October 2025: Deadline submission applications
10th November 2025: Notifications
8th December - 19th December 2025: Registration
12-16 January 2026: Summer School
Participation fee
Early registration (until 19 December 2025): Flat rate of CLP 250,000 per person (approx. USD 260)
Late registration: Flat rate of CLP 350,000 per person (approx. USD 360)
Application
To apply, please send a motivation letter (stating your research background, research interests, and reasons to learn about network methods) and a short CV to chisocnet@gmail.com (by 5th October 2025).
Location
Institute of Sociology, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Avenida Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, Santiago
Contact
Alejandro Espinosa-Rada
Institute of Sociology, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
anespinosa@uc.cl