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View all publicationsWhat we study
Inequalities from the global south
We study the social, economic, cultural, environmental, technological, and political phenomena that shape life in Latin America, with an emphasis on the structural roots of inequality.
Key topics
- Labor informality
- Gender Equality
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social mobility
- Discrimination
- Institutional Trust
- Democracy
How we study
Rigorous and contextualized evidence
- Strong data.
- Innovative methodologies.
- Interdisciplinary analysis.
Through collaborative agendas
- Open calls for proposals.
- Regional and international partnerships.
- Networks and joint workshops.
Training new researchers
- Young researchers engaged across projects.
- TREES Research Lab to strengthen capacities.
What we study
Research that informs teaching and outreach
- We translate findings into teaching resources.
- We develop content and analysis for communication.
- We foster informed debate within and beyond academia.
Local realities, global connections
- We connect knowledge from the Global South and North.
- We enable ideas to circulate in both directions.
- We contribute to more diverse and relevant research agendas.
Knowledge that drives change
- We generate evidence to inform decision-making.
- We enrich public conversations on inequality.
- We contribute to building more just, cohesive, and sustainable societies.
Research in numbers
Note: The data presented reflects the Research component through December 2025.
41
research projects supported
15
academic disciplines involved
More than
60
students engaged in research projects and international placements
More than
40
presentations in international academic spaces
Main research topics
- Social inequality
- Educational inequality and access to knowledge
- Structural and territorial inequality
- Economic and labor inequality
- Environmental inequality
- Informality and labor markets
- Gender gaps
- Algorithmic biases and artificial intelligence
- Institutional inequality
- Access to housing and land
- Youth and classism
Disciplines involved
Economy
Political science
Sociology
Law
Arts
Education
Environmental studies
History
Public policy
Data science
Cultural Studies
Development studies
Computer Science
Social sciences
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Geographic Scope of Our Calls for Proposals
Las propuestas Submitted and funded proposals reflect growing geographic diversity.
Submitted proposals
Funded proposals
