Dr. Jennifer Widner

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Biography

Jennifer Widner is a Professor of Politics at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs. Her research interests include institutional change, government capacity, and constitutional design. Widner has published numerous articles on a variety of topics in respected journals such as Democratization, Comparative Politics, and the William & Mary Law Review. In addition to her articles, she has authored books focusing on African law and politics and is currently involved in projects related to interagency coordination in disaster response and the impact of decentralization on public financial management strategies in low-income countries. Prior to joining Princeton, she taught at Harvard University and the University of Michigan. Widner also directs Innovations for Successful Societies, a program dedicated to assisting public servants and scholars in building effective and accountable governments, with a focus on various themes related to governance challenges. Her expertise spans areas of public management, state capacity, international and comparative constitutional law, and public goods provision. Widner's ongoing research and writing contribute significantly to the understanding of governance in challenging environments.

Research Interests

Courses

Comparative Politics: Institutions Politics Africa

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
Application Checklist
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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.