Dr. Raul Madrid

Professor

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Biography

Raúl L. Madrid is a Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin, and an affiliate of the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies and the Center for Mexican-American Studies. He is the faculty undergraduate adviser for the Department of Government. His research specializes in Latin American politics, democracy studies, comparative ethnic politics, and comparative social policy. Currently, Professor Madrid is working on a book regarding the origins of democracy in Latin America. He is the author of several notable works including "The Rise of Ethnic Politics in Latin America" (2012) and "Retiring the State: The Politics of Pension Privatization in Latin America" (2003). His articles have been published in leading academic journals such as Comparative Politics, Electoral Studies, and the Journal of Latin American Studies. Professor Madrid earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University in 1999, along with an M.A. in 1995, and a B.A. in Political Science from Yale University in 1985.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Professor in the Department of Government and affiliate of the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies.

Awards

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Mellon Faculty Research Grant

2013-01-01
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Graduate Student Outstanding Faculty Award

2012-01-01
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Dean's Fellowship

2002-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.