Dr. Emily Sellars

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Emily Sellars is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Yale University. Her research focuses on state development and fiscal legibility, particularly in the context of colonial Mexico. She engages with theories that explain how colonial state structures and fiscal policies impact development trajectories. Through her work, Sellars aims to contribute to the understanding of political dynamics in historical contexts, applying rigorous empirical methods to analyze data from the period. Her publication history includes significant articles in prominent journals, and she maintains an active personal website to share her research with a broader audience.

Research Interests

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
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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