Country:
Austria
Year of Enrollment:
2020
Departmental Affiliation:
Public Policy
Track:
Email:
Job Market Availability:
Yes
Rebeca Marques Rocha is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Public Policy at Central European University.
Her research primarily focuses on youth engagement in drug-related responses and the human rights implications of drug policies. Originally from Brazil, Rebeca has extensive experience in drug policy and human rights research.
In 2023, she received the CEU Presidential Scholar Award, which recognizes students whose research holds promise for future generations. Additionally, in 2025, a portion of her doctoral thesis was awarded the Research Award from the Anton Proksch Institute in Vienna.
Rebeca is currently a Junior Visiting Researcher at the Shattuck Center for Human Rights.
Qualification
B.A. International Relations, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp - Brazil)
M.A. Public Administration, Central European University (Budapest, Hungary)
Dissertation Topic
Rethinking the role of youth in drug policy conceptualization and implementation
