Dr. Andrew Grant

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andrew Grant is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University. He specializes in governance issues related to the natural resource sectors, focusing on African security and global governance. With a PhD from Dalhousie University, Grant has conducted extensive research on conflict cooperation and post-conflict reconstruction in fragile states. His work includes notable publications and co-editorships such as 'Darfur: Reflections on Crisis Responses' and 'New Approaches to Governance of Natural Resources'. Grant has served as a visiting scholar at institutions like Northwestern University and the University of the Witwatersrand, adding to his international perspective. He has also played a significant role in academic associations, serving as Program Chair for the International Studies Association annual conference. His research contributions are recognized and supported by various funding agencies, and he conducts regular field research across multiple African countries, engaging with local governance and social responsibility within the region's extractive sectors.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2005-09-01 — Present

Queen's University • Kingston, Canada

Teaches and conducts research in political studies, focusing on international relations and governance issues.

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.