Monique Borges has a PhD in Public Policy from the University of Aveiro, a master degree in Regional and Urban Planning and a degree in Public Administration (specialization in public policies), both from the same University.
She is a Research fellow in the GETIN_UA - Research Group in Territory and Innovation - since 2009 and member of the decision support systems group of the GOVCOPP - Research Unit for Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policy of the University of Aveiro - since 2014.
Her research activity has involved the participation in strategic planning projects at regional and local levels, as well as the development of decision support methodologies and tools. Recently she has been involved in the development of local housing strategies under National Strategies to ensure the effective right to adequate housing through appropriate public policies.