Craig Parsons

Craig Parsons is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences. He serves as Program Head and holds a Senior Researcher position at the ARENA Centre for European Studies, University of Oslo. His work spans comparative politics, European integration, and methodological theory.

Research interests include:

• Comparative analysis of European Union and American federalism
• Philosophy of science and qualitative methodology
• Constructivist approaches to political economy

Article trends focus on European institutional design, migration policy, and methodological frameworks. His work frequently examines how ideas shape governance structures across transatlantic contexts.

Scientific Awards:

• ISA Alger Prize for Best Book on International Organization (2003)
• APSA Giovanni Sartori Prize Honorable Mention (2007)
• $1.4M grant for EU single market research (2023-2024)