2nd Chilean Summer School about Social Network Research

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

Source and more details: https://snlab-cl.github.io/summerschool/