Center for the Study of Democratic Politics

09/08/2025

CSDP Post-Doctoral Associate:
https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=39401
Princeton University's Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) seeks post-doctoral associates for 12-month positions starting in August 2026. The Center supports empirical research on democratic political processes and institutions. PhD required.

CSDP Visiting Scholar:
https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/39741
Princeton University's Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) seeks visiting scholars for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Center supports empirical research on democratic political processes and institutions. Applications are welcome from political scientists and scholars in related social science disciplines. CSDP visiting scholar positions are restricted to employed scholars on leave who are expected to return to their positions.

Applications are due October 20th.

09/04/2025

CSDP is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Fellows:

CSDP Post-Doctoral Associate:
https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=39401
Princeton University's Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) seeks post-doctoral associates for 12-month positions starting in August 2026. The Center supports empirical research on democratic political processes and institutions. PhD required.


CSDP Visiting Scholar:
https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/39741
Princeton University's Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) seeks visiting scholars for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Center supports empirical research on democratic political processes and institutions. Applications are welcome from political scientists and scholars in related social science disciplines. CSDP visiting scholar positions are restricted to employed scholars on leave who are expected to return to their positions.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Th...

11/19/2024

Join us for "The 2024 Elections: What Happened and Why?" on Dec 2, 4:30-6:00 PM. 🗳️📊

Featuring a dynamic panel of experts, including Betsy Ankney, Kabir Khanna, Dorian Warren, and Lauren Wright, moderated by Mickey Edwards. Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the election's key moments and strategies. Open to the public. Register now!

📍 Location: Robertson Hall, Bowl 016 🔗 Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6fch-0V7WYe3S9hjnPjlba3YNwQAVr7qtpb8_3yo50JTImQ/viewform

10/23/2024

“Princeton’s Center for the Study of Democratic Politics helps democracy flourish across the aisle.” Read the Princeton homepage feature by Rebekah Schroeder below! ⬇️

CSDP brings voices from across the political spectrum into conversation with Princeton social scientists and students. Its next event, on Oct. 23, is a pre-election panel on polling.

09/07/2023

Professor Neal Katyal, one of the nation’s preeminent litigators, will join us at Princeton to discuss his experience arguing race and civil liberties in the Supreme Court, following landmark rulings that upended legal president on affirmative action. He has argued more Supreme Court cases than any minority attorney in history, recently breaking the record held by Thurgood Marshall. In the most recent 2022-23 term alone, Professor Katyal argued five separate cases at the Supreme Court, representing nearly 10% of the docket.

He will join a panel of scholars – Sarah Staszak, Deborah Pearlstein, and Shaun Ossei-Owusu – for a wide-ranging discussion, moderated by Jim Zirin. This event is cosponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs.

04/03/2023

The Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) is hiring a Research Director!

Details about the opportunity can be found here:

It is recommended that you read through the entire application and gather the required application materials before beginning your application. You will not be able to save or return to edit a partial application. Only complete applications will be accepted for consideration and the application form...

03/31/2023

The Center for the Study of Democratic Politics invites you to join us for this discussion, co-sponsored by the School for Public and International Affairs.

If you are unable to attend in person, you may register to attend the webinar here:

https://princeton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WGFNyqtyTPuazBpRtJZbdQ