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HireTigers Career Fair - 9/11
Posted 9/10/2026
Don't miss the HireTigers Career Fair at Dillon Gym on Friday, Sept. 11.
This is your chance to meet employers interested in recruiting graduate students and learn about different industries. Even if you’re not looking for a role right now, this is a low-pressure way to learn what’s out there and to start to develop connections for when you are actively searching.The fair is open to graduate students of all levels and fields of study. It is also open to undergraduate students. Take a look at the full list of employers who will be in attendance, then register.
Non-POL Course Approval
Posted 9/8/2026
A reminder…
PhD-level seminars may be taken outside the Department and be counted toward the seminar requirement, so long as they are taken on a graded-basis, have a political content, and have comparable writing or examination requirements to Politics seminars.
Students must petition the ADGS, Professor Hye Young You, to count Ph.D.-level, graded classes. Please do so through this link and the ADGS will review it, and reply to you.
Please remember that the Department does not count M.A.-level classes, undergraduate classes or classes that are not taken on a graded basis.
Requesting Credit for Courses Taken at Prior Institutions
Posted 9/8/2026
In the Princeton Politics PhD program, students may count up to two Ph.D.-level courses in political science taken at a prior institution toward the 12-seminar requirement for the first two years. The Graduate Departmental Regulations and Policies stipulate that this is only in the case where the courses are substantially similar in content and level of intensity to seminars offered at Princeton.
This form allows you to upload the relevant materials for consideration by the ADGS. You need to fill this form for each course (up to two) for which you seek consideration.
After you have completed this form, send an email to the ADGS with your previous transcript (must be pdf) that includes the grade(s) you received for the course(s).
Legal Documents, Aesthetics, and the Materiality of Law - Fall 2026 Schedule
Posted 9/3/2026
Inn the 2026–2027 academic year, the Legal Documents, Aesthetics, and the Materiality of Law (LEGAM) working group will expand its event schedule by hosting dinner seminars led by scholars from Princeton and other universities, who will workshop their work in progress. We have an exciting line-up of confirmed speakers: Ada Kuskowsksi (UPenn), Trenton Wilson (Princeton), Bhavani Raman (UToronto), Rachael Schnurr (Princeton), and Ari Bryen (Vanderbilt). Throughout the academic year, we will alternate between our traditional format, during which we discuss a monograph at the intersection of law and materiality, and the dinner seminars. Ahead of the dinner seminars, the presenter’s paper will be circulated for participants to read and engage in discussion during the meeting. After a few framing remarks by the presenter, a commentator will offer a 15-minute formal commentary on the paper, followed by a Q&A. Alternatively, presenters may decide to offer a lecture followed by a Q&A. During the dinner seminars, dinners and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages will be served. During our monograph-based discussions, we will proceed as we did last year: Registered participants (maximum of 20) will receive a free copy of the book to be picked up in Scheide 204.
The Rationale of LEGAM:
Despite a growing number of initiatives on campus, many students and faculty members at Princeton working on law-related issues face limited opportunities to discuss premodern law across cultures. In universities, law-related initiatives often tend to focus on the modern or early modern periods, with an overrepresentation of Western legal cultures. The study of non-Western legal systems remains the exception, with researchers focusing on the historical, sociological, and anthropological study of Middle Eastern, East Asian, African, Latin American, and other legal cultures often finding themselves thematically isolated inside departments with a regional or disciplinary focus. The goal of the group’s regular meetings is to increase collaboration among faculty and researchers on the material aspects of law and to provide new stimuli for publications in their respective disciplines.
View the upcoming schedule and RSVP.
Fall 2026 Graduate Reading Proficiency Exams
Posted 9/3/2026
The Departments of Spanish & Portuguese, German, and French & Italian will be offering their annual examinations of reading proficiency in French, German, Italian, and Spanish to graduate students from other departments. Please note that students who do not register in advance will not be able to take any of these exams and will instead have to wait until fall 2027 to be tested.
View exam dates, registration directions, and all other details.
Pizza and Politics - Wednesdays at 4:30pm
Posted 9/2/2026
Pizza and Politics is a weekly, informal gathering where graduate students, postdocs, and visiting fellows across subfields and areas come together to discuss new research ideas and ongoing projects at any stage. Each week, we will have one or two presenters. Each presenter may sign up for one or two 30–40-minute slots. Typically, the presenter shares their research title and abstract a few days beforehand, gives their presentation, and then opens the floor for discussion. No paper is required. We also welcome practice job talks and conference presentation rehearsals.
Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, September 15 at 4:30 in Bendheim 317. Beginning the week after, meetings will take place every Wednesday from 4:30–6pm in Fisher 200. Thanks to the support from the Niehaus Center and the Department of Politics, pizzas (vegan and/or gluten-free options available upon request) and drinks will be served in each seminar. We would like to invite you to sign up to present here and join us in our weekly seminar. If you have not already, please subscribe to our listserv to receive updates throughout the semester about upcoming presentations (see details below about joining the listserv)
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions! We look forward to seeing you in P&P and around campus.
Best,
Cynthia Huo (cynthia.huo@princeton.edu)
Felix Beilin (beilin@princeton.edu)
Joining the listserv details
To join our mailing list, please follow these steps:
1. Follow the prompts in this link: https://lists.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=pizza-and-politics
OR
2. Address an email to listserv@princeton.edu. Make sure to leave all other lines blank, and that there are no subject or header lines. In the body of the email, type: Subscribe pizza-and-politics
Make sure there is no signature included in the email. Press send. You may receive a follow-up email asking you to confirm that you made the subscription request. Make sure to follow the link in that email to finalize your subscription.
Pride Politics Social Mixer - 9/10 at 7pm
Posted 9/2/2026
Pride Politics is a graduate student group within – and supported by – the Politics department that is intended to cultivate community for queer and trans students in the department and our allies. We host events such as queer movie nights and dinners throughout the semester, and would love for you to join us. Please join us at our first event of the year – a mixer with drinks provided (as long as our budget permits) at the Ivy Inn on Thursday September 10th at 7pm!
Best,
Konrat Pekkip and Emily Sallenback
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P.S.: a note on allies: Allies have long played an important role in the struggle for queer and trans liberation, amplifying our voices and pushing for change even when such advocacy risked social stigmatization. Bella Abzug, a straight woman, introduced the first gay civil rights bill in Congress (the Equality Act of 1974). Jeanne Manford turned advocating for her gay son into a national movement, founding the Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor both used their platforms to challenge the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS. We also acknowledge that many queer and trans liberation activists did important work as allies before coming out themselves. With that history in mind, we envision Pride Politics as a community for both queer members of our department and the allies who stand with us.
P.P.S.: Stay tuned for our movie night in October – we’ll be streaming Rosa von Praunheim’s It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives.
Program in Law and Normative Thinking
Posted 9/1/2026
The Program in Law and Normative Thinking (PLANT) supports graduate students whose research engages law-related topics by providing specialized feedback on their work and professional development opportunities for careers in law schools, law and society programs, and other law-related fields, including criminology and human rights. We especially welcome the many JD/PhD students from across campus, though a JD is not required to benefit from participating in the workshop.
If you would like to learn about upcoming events, job postings, calls for papers, and other professional opportunities, please contact Kimberly Murray to be added to the PLANT listserv.
The PLANT Seminar meets most Mondays at 4:30 p.m. in 301 Laura Wooten Hall. Most sessions are devoted to graduate students presenting works in progress and receiving feedback from an audience with expertise in law and related disciplines. Additional sessions feature law-related faculty and fellows presenting their research, as well as other programming of interest to students working on law-related topics.
The workshop is designed to help graduate students become acquainted with the interdisciplinary field of legal studies, maintain connections to their legal training while pursuing doctoral work in other disciplines, and prepare for a broad range of academic and professional opportunities that may extend beyond traditional disciplinary job markets. The program has been running for nearly two decades, and alumni hold faculty positions at leading law schools and interdisciplinary departments across the United States and around the world. We look forward to welcoming this year's participants into that growing community.
PLANT will be led by Hanna Lerner this year during Kim Lane Scheppele’s sabbatical. Hanna teaches in the School of Political Science, Government, and International Affairs at Tel Aviv University, where she recently served as head of school. She is also a fellow at the Center for Applied Research on Risks to Democracy at TAU. She will be joined by this year's Law and Normative Thinking Fellows, Orsolya Salát and Ann Southworth and Princeton faculty whose research focuses on law and legal institutions.
We look forward to another year of lively intellectual exchange and community building among graduate students and faculty engaged in law-related scholarship.
CSDP Skills Workshop: Agentic AI for Political Science Research - 9/10
Posted 8/28/2026
Thursday, 9/10
4:30-5:30 pm
Robertson Hall 023
PRESENTER:
Chris Kenny, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Associate, DDSS
This workshop introduces effective uses of agentic AI for political science research. Tools like Claude Code and Codex work directly inside a project: running code, executing analyses, and iterating on results. Chris will explain how to customize it with AGENTS.md files and reusable skills. This allows an agent to use a project's conventions and domain knowledge, so it applies the right methods without being re-taught every session. Chris will demonstrate agent-assisted data analysis and simulation workflows, with a short demonstration of using a knowledge graph from relevant literature to support reviewing a draft.
Tenure Track Political Science faculty position at Bridgewater State University - Apply by 10/16
Posted 8/27/2026
The Department of Political Science at Bridgewater State University invites applications for a tenure-track position: Assistant Professor - International Relations.
Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students; focused on the continuous improvement of its people; and is responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater’s accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking and the pursuit of new knowledge and deeper understanding. The teaching and learning environment at Bridgewater also cultivates meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships and fosters an appreciation for global engagement aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition. Our commitment is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.
The Junior Americanist Workshop Series - Call for Papers (American Politics)
Posted 8/27/2026
The Junior Americanist Workshop Series (JAWS) is now accepting submissions for its Fall 2026 session! JAWS is a platform for junior scholars in American politics to share their research and network with the broader political science community. Each workshop features presentations by two junior scholars (e.g., assistant professors, non-tenure track scholars, graduate students), followed by comments from two senior discussants.
This semester, we are seeking submissions of article-length manuscripts from all subfields within American politics. We are also accepting research designs for scholars preparing to field surveys for a special session on survey design. Submissions may be solo-authored or collaborative; if the submission is collaborative, we will give preference to those with junior scholars as co-authors. Lastly, we are always looking for discussants to provide feedback on presenters' work.
If you would like to present your work at a Fall 2026 JAWS session or volunteer to serve as a discussant, please submit your info here.
Climate Futures Workshop - 9/11
Posted 8/27/2026
Join C-PREE for our Climate Futures Workshop, the annual climate policy kickoff at Princeton SPIA, on Friday, September 11! The workshop will begin with a keynote address from Dr. Michael Oppenheimer, followed by small-group roundtable discussions led by experts. Participants will explore topics including the future of decarbonization, global climate geopolitics, climate adaptation, environmental justice, and more. The afternoon will conclude with a reception featuring food and drinks and time to connect with faculty and other climate-engaged members of the Princeton community.
RSVP now to reserve your spot! Registration required.
Tentative Workshop Schedule:
12:00–1:00 PM — Check-In & Lunch
1:00–2:00 PM — Welcome & Keynote with Dr. Michael Oppenheimer
2:00–3:30 PM — Expert-Led Roundtable Sessions (registration required)
3:30–4:30 PM — Networking Reception
Roundtable Discussions:
“Environmental Justice & Health” with Nicky Sheats
Who benefits and who bears the costs of climate change and climate policy?
“Political Economy of Decarbonization” with Wei Peng
Why do some climate policies succeed or fail?
“Domestic & International Climate Policymaking” with Navroz Dubash
How do domestic and international climate policymaking shape one another?
“International Emissions Mitigation” with Denise Mauzerall
Are we on track to meet global climate targets?
“Urban Resilience & Adaptation” with Elie Bou-Zeid
How can cities adapt to a changing climate?
“Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, and the Climate” (TBC)
What does the AI boom mean for climate and energy policy?
For Students and Postdocs: Graduate students and postdocs interested in environmental and energy policy are also encouraged to consider becoming an EPA. EPAs are invited to:
- Recurring lunch & learns: Learn about the environmental policy research being conducted at Princeton and beyond (and enjoy free lunch!)
- Annual EPA career trek: During last year's career trek, EPAs met with staff at the UN Headquarters and several NYC environmental and energy policy organizations; past treks have also taken place in DC.
- Other EPA & C-PREE events: Participate in C-PREE socials, networking events, and other opportunities to connect with researchers and practitioners
The group is open to both graduate students and postdocs, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The University of Chicago seeking Assistant Professor of Political Science - Apply by 9/23
Posted 8/26/2026
The Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago is conducting a search in American politics for an appointment at the rank of assistant professor. We welcome applications from the entire subfield of American politics. This is a full-time position with an expected start date on or after July 1, 2027. We plan to begin reviewing applications on September 23, 2026.
The selected candidate will pursue their own research agenda, collaborate with faculty in the Department of Political Science and other areas of the Division of the Social Sciences and University, and teach in both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The teaching load for tenure-track positions is typically four courses per year on the quarter system. Additional responsibilities include advising at all levels of the program, and service on departmental and university committees.
Open-Rank Positions in American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations at Rice University - Apply by 9/15
Posted 8/25/2026
The Department of Political Science at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, invites applications for multiple open-rank positions in American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. We are interested in scholars at the full, associate, and advanced assistant professor levels. Successful candidates will have a promising research agenda and strong analytical and empirical skills, and they should aspire to the highest standards of scholarship, professional activity, and commitment to graduate and undergraduate education. Job duties include conducting exceptional research, securing external funding, teaching graduate courses in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Methodology, or Formal Theory, and undergraduate courses that serve students in Global Affairs, Political Science, or Social Policy Analysis, and providing service to the department and university at levels consistent with rank.
Candidates must have a PhD in Political Science or related field at the time of hiring. For full consideration, applications should be received by September 15, 2026, but applications will be accepted until the search is closed. All applications should be submitted electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/190537. In addition to the application, the following items must be uploaded: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement including evidence of effectiveness, (5) contact information for three references, and (6) writing samples. Junior candidates should provide three letters of recommendation, rather than just contact information for references.
Please send questions regarding this position to Aki Shimada (Aki.Shimada@rice.edu).
SML 201 Teaching Assistant Opportunities for Fall 2026
Posted 8/24/2026
The Data and Intelligent Systems (DaIS) Program at Princeton is currently seeking additional graduate Teaching Assistants for SML 201: Introduction to Data Science for Fall 2026. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with graduate students in your department who may be interested.
SML 201 is an introductory data science course that serves students from a wide range of disciplines. We are looking for TAs with strong quantitative, statistical, computational, or data analysis skills who are interested in supporting undergraduate student learning.
Rice University, Open-Rank Positions in American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations - Appy by 9/15
Posted 8/24/2026
The Department of Political Science at Rice University invites applications for multiple open-rank positions in American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations, beginning July 1, 2027.
We seek scholars at the full, associate, and advanced assistant professor levels who demonstrate a strong research agenda, exceptional analytical and empirical skills, and a commitment to excellence in scholarship and teaching. Applicants with a strong quantitative background are encouraged to apply.
*Applicants should submit the following materials*:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement (including evidence of effectiveness)
- Writing samples
- Contact information for three references (junior candidates must
provide three letters of recommendation instead of contact information)
Brown University Cluster Hire in US Education Policy - Apply by 10/1
Posted 8/24/2026
The Education Department and Annenberg Institute at Brown University invite applications for two tenure-track positions (one open rank and one at the assistant professor level) in U.S. education policy, with 50-50 appointments in each unit. We define “policy” broadly and are eager to hire scholars from a variety of disciplines who use a range of empirical approaches to complement our multi-disciplinary faculty. Applicants should be able to articulate the relevance of their work to educational policy and/or practice.
We are interested in scholars whose work focuses centrally on education, including PK-12 and higher education settings. Our broad definition of policy includes approaches that center: politics and governance (how policy decisions are made and implemented, attending to the roles of governance, political systems, law, organizations and the views of complex stakeholders and actors); policy impacts and experiences (the consequences of policy, including how students, educators, families, and communities experience policies in their everyday lives); and critical policy analysis (the landscape, theories, assumptions, and limitations of policy goals and discourse). While we are interested in applicants in education policy broadly, we particularly welcome applications from scholars whose work focuses on (1) politics, governance, and/or law; (2) teacher and instructional policy; (3) education systems and organizations, (4) race and education, and/or (5) higher education.
The Education Department and the Annenberg Institute share a commitment to research that helps to understand and improve education, especially by exploring the causes and consequences of educational inequality and strategies to lessen it. We are both multi-disciplinary units that value diverse ways of asking and answering important educational questions. We value community, teaching and mentorship, and community-engaged scholarship. We are looking for scholars to contribute to the growth and vitality of our research and teaching. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who, through their teaching, service, and research, contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community and to our units’ mission to understand and improve education.
"Political Representation, Discontent, and Backsliding: How Different Political Systems Channel Mass Frustrations" Workshop - 10/29
Posted 8/18/2026
On October 29-30, 2026, Princeton will host the third Princeton-Sciences Po Workshop on “Political Representation, Discontent, and Backsliding: How Different Political Systems Channel Mass Frustrations”. The workshop is organized by Vin Arceneaux (Sciences Po) and Markus Prior (Princeton).
The workshop focuses on research on public opinion and electoral systems to understand how institutional features (broadly understood) channel, modify, and redirect public sentiments that may (or not!) have common, “populist” ingredients. Different systems are bound to vary in their vulnerability to the same kind of misperceptions—and each system may cultivate its own type of misperceptions. Different systems convert public impatience about material disruptions or long-term policy challenges in different ways. Different systems will create different varieties of unreasonable expectations.
For a poster session, we invite proposals from graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to present relevant empirical research.
If you are interested in participating, submit the following items using this Google Form by September 15:
- an extended abstract (max 500 words) describing topic, research design, and key results
- one sentence explaining the connection of your research with the workshop theme
- the name of your dissertation adviser (grad students) or supervisor (postdocs)
- a draft of the paper (optional)
If you have any questions, feel free email Markus Prior (mprior@princeton.edu).
Fall Graduate Reception, Wednesday September 16th at 4:30pm - RSVP
Posted 8/14/2026
RSVP
Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship - Apply by 11/1
Posted 8/13/2026
For more than forty years, the Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship has supported outstanding doctoral students whose dissertations engage significant questions of religion, ethics, morals, and values. The Fellowship provides financial support during the final year of dissertation writing, allowing Fellows to devote sustained attention to completing original scholarship that contributes to important intellectual conversations across the humanities and social sciences. The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship is now open for applications.
The Newcombe Foundation will also offer two zoom info sessions for interested students and faculty advisors: