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Scholars of American democracy have a research home in the Rooney Democracy Institute. The Institute fosters a rich and collaborative research environment, bringing together faculty and graduate students to pursue innovative scholarship and engage in meaningful intellectual exchange

Graduate students are encouraged to attend and present their own in-progress research at the Rooney Democracy Institute Seminar Series, held at regular intervals throughout the semester. Presenting research at these events is a valuable opportunity for graduate students at all levels and particularly useful for job-market candidates who want to hone their presentation skills.

Graduate students also take part in the American Politics Workshop, which offers professional development guidance and support as they advance their research and careers

Please see the Rooney Democracy Institute Research and Professional Funding page below for more information on financial support for American Politics graduate students.

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    Rooney Institute Research and Professional Funding

    $5000 in research and professional development funding for all first-field American Politics graduate students.

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    Benjamin Radcliff Prize in Research Excellence

    Includes a generous research grant and is awarded to graduate students on a nonrecurring basis to recognize outstanding accomplishments in publishing research on American or comparative politics.

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    RapidPeer

    This program allows our faculty, postdocs, and graduate students to receive anonymous, constructive feedback on their research.