Dr. Karen Alter

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Research Interests

Global Capitalism Law Multilateralism International Law International Courts Law Politics Export Controls Comparative Historical Analysis International Organizations

Experience

Professor

1996-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Professor Alter is a long-time specialist in international law and international courts, focusing on the politics of international regime complexity.

Awards

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Provost Award

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Certificate of Merit

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Honorable Mention

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American Academy Berlin Prize

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John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.