Dr. Elisabeth Wood

Professor

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Biography

Elisabeth Jean Wood is the Franklin Muzzy Crosby Professor of Human Environment and a Professor of Political Science and International Area Studies at Yale University. Her research focuses on sexual violence in war, political violence, and civil conflict. Wood has authored and co-edited several works, including 'Forging Democracy: Transformations in the Insurgent Collectives in Civil Wars in El Salvador and South Africa' and 'Understanding and Proving International Sex Crimes'. She has published articles on topics such as the typological aspects of political violence and the dynamics of sexual violence in conflict settings. Her field research encompasses countries like Colombia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, El Salvador, Peru, and Israel/Palestine. At Yale, she teaches courses in comparative politics, political violence, and qualitative research methods. Wood is also recognized for her contributions to the academic community, having served on various editorial boards and received accolades including the Graduate Mentor Award in Social Sciences in 2013 and a fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2010.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Professor of Political Science concentrating on political violence and comparative politics.

Coordinator

— Present

International Scientific Committee • N/A

Coordinates the Observatory of Restitution and Regulation of Agrarian Property Rights.

Awards

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Graduate Mentor Award

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Fellow

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.