Dr. Pippa Norris

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Biography

Pippa Norris is a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and the Paul F. McGuire Lecturer in Comparative Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School. Her research focuses on comparative politics, with a particular emphasis on the development of democratic institutions, public opinion, elections, and political communications. In addition, she explores topics related to gender politics. Norris has published extensively in the field, contributing to significant scholarly discourse around electoral integrity and democratic governance. Her work often engages with both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies, illustrating the evolving landscape of political behavior and public perceptions. Through her role at the Weatherhead Center, she actively participates in cross-disciplinary research initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment for advancing understanding of complex political systems.

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Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).