Dr. Vasiliki Fouka

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vasiliki Fouka is an Associate Professor of Political Science and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR). She is also a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Her research examines the intersection of political economy and political behavior, utilizing both historical and contemporary data to understand how social identities shape political and economic behavior. Major themes in her work include immigrant assimilation, the determinants of prejudice against ethnic and racial minorities, and intergroup conflict. Fouka's findings have been published in respected political science and economics journals, including the American Political Science Review and the Annual Review of Political Science. Her contributions to the field have earned her various accolades, including the SAGE Sara Miller McCune Fellow position at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences and the Bodossaki Distinguished Young Scientist Award from the Bodossaki Foundation.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Faculty member conducting research and teaching.

Senior Fellow

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford Institute Economic Policy Research • Stanford, CA

Engaged in research on economic policy.

Faculty Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — Present

National Bureau Economic Research • Cambridge, MA

Conducting research and analysis in economic studies.

Courses

EDUC 98SI POLISCI 359 POLISCI 349 HUMBIO 2B GLOBAL 34N POLISCI 34N POLISCI 244U POLISCI 344U POLISCI 440C EDUC 98

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.