Dr. Marcel Boogers

Professor

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Biography

Marcel Boogers is an endowed professor of Democracy Transition at Utrecht University, where he chairs the research bureau Necker, a consultancy firm that advises on the design and functioning of democratic processes. In recent years, he has served as a professor specializing in Innovation in Regional Governance at the University of Twente and has held various academic positions at Tilburg University, Radboud University Nijmegen, and Maastricht University. His research focuses on low voter turnout, particularly examining the 2022 municipal elections through the Local Voters Survey 2022, conducted in collaboration with USBO and SCP. Additionally, Boogers is a board member of the Association for Public Administration and has contributed significantly as the editor-in-chief of the journal Bestuurswetenschappen, helping to shape the discourse in public administration studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht 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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology