Dr. Stephen Brown

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Biography

Stephen Brown is a full professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa, affiliated with the School of International Development and Global Studies. His research focuses on the intersection of domestic and international politics. He has published extensively on democratization, political violence, peacebuilding, and transitional justice, specifically in contexts such as Angola, Kenya, Malawi, and Mozambique. Brown has conducted significant research on foreign aid and the impact of global issues such as COVID-19 on vaccine inequities. His work also emphasizes international LGBTQI+ rights, exploring how countries in Africa are using domestic courts to push for the decriminalization of homosexuality. Brown has been a visiting scholar at various research institutes and universities across Europe and North America, conducting research to enhance the rights of sexual and gender minorities in the Global South.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research on political studies and international development.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History