Dr. Shelliann Israelsen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shelliann Israelsen is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, specializing in International Conflict Analysis and Management. She received her Ph.D. from Indiana University – Bloomington in 2018. Her research primarily concentrates on women in conflict processes, examining how conflict impacts women, the role of women's organizations in peace-building processes, and insurgent-civilian relations. She has published extensively on topics such as insurgent recruitment strategies and the effects of interstate strategic rivalries on women's political participation. Currently, her research project investigates the intersection of ideology and repression within gendered conflict alliances.

Research Interests

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).