Dr. Helen Milner

Professor

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Biography

Helen V. Milner is the B.C. Forbes Professor of Public Affairs and the Director of the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance at Princeton University. Her academic work focuses on international politics, with a particular emphasis on the connections between domestic politics and foreign policy, as well as the impacts of globalization and regionalism. Milner is an influential figure in the fields of international political economy and has served as the president of the International Political Science Association from 2012 to 2014. She has authored multiple influential publications, including 'Sailing Water’s Edge: Domestic Politics American Foreign Policy,' which received the APSA’s Gladys M. Kammerer Award in 2016. Milner's recent research interests explore globalization, development, and the intersection of globalization and democracy, particularly in the context of Africa. Her work involves analyzing the dynamics of foreign aid, taxation, and political accountability in developing countries, particularly in Uganda and Ghana. She is dedicated to mentoring women in international political economy and has received several awards for her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

B.C. Forbes Professor

— Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Leading academic position within the Department of Politics specializing in Public Affairs.

Director

— Present

Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance, Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Overseeing research and initiatives focused on globalization and governance.

Awards

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Gladys Kammerer Award

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President

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Distinguished Scholar IPE Award

Courses

Spring 2025 Fall 2024

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.