Dr. Joshua Kalla

Associate Professor

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Biography

Josh Kalla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Yale University, with a secondary appointment in Statistics and Data Science. He received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2018. His research primarily focuses on political persuasion, prejudice reduction, and decision-making among voters and political elites, using randomized field experiments as a methodological approach. He has contributed to the field through various publications and interviews, addressing critical issues in American politics and quantitative methods.

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.