Dr. Frank Hendriks

Professor

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Biography

Professor of comparative governance at Tilburg University, Frank Hendriks focuses his research and teaching on the functioning and evolution of modern democratic governance. Currently, he is investigating hybrid democratic innovations that combine talk-centered and vote-centered reform formats, analyzing their applicability within established representative democracies. His recent book, 'Rethinking Democratic Innovation', published by Oxford University Press in 2023, and its sequel, 'Vital Democracy' from 2010, explore democratic leadership and citizenship. His research features in several international journals including Administration & Society, Government & Opposition, and Public Administration. He engages deeply with comparative and institutional cultural analyses of democratic governance, emphasizing the interplay between civic engagement and institutional frameworks. Additionally, he has held visiting positions at renowned institutions including St Edmund's College, Cambridge University and Ghent University, as well as collaborated with numerous research networks worldwide.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Tilburg University • Tilburg, Netherlands

Professor at Tilburg Law School specializing in comparative governance.

Requirements for Tilburg University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field Proficiency in English
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID card
  • Official Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's Diploma (or graduation statement)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • English proficiency test results
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for LLM programs in Law and Technology, International Law, and Public Law.