Cora Schmidt-Ott

Cora Schmidt-Ott is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Chair of Modern and Contemporary History (Prof. Dr. Jan Eckel) at the University of Freiburg. Her work focuses on the intellectual biography of Samuel P. Huntington and the broader intellectual history of the 20th century, particularly in relation to political stability, globalization, and the American Century. She collaborates with institutions like the German Historical Institute, Washington DC, and has led DFG-funded projects.

• Education: MA in Comparative Modern History (University of Freiburg & University of Bologna); BA in History and American Studies (University of Freiburg & Connecticut College)

Her research explores the intersections of political theory, Cold War liberalism, and transnational historical processes, with a particular emphasis on Huntington's influence on postcolonial state-building and global order. She has contributed to debates on migration, museum narratives, and post-war societal transformations.

Recent publications and lectures highlight her expertise in political history, American studies, and Cold War-era intellectual networks. She has received scholarships from the Bavaria Graduation Scholarship, Max Weber Fellowship, and Erasmus Program, among others.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Bavaria Graduation Scholarship (2016)
  • Max Weber Fellowship (2015)
  • Erasmus Scholarship (2013)
  • Baden-Württemberg Scholarship (2011)

Cora Schmidt-Ott contributes to academic discourse through her leadership in workshops, teaching roles in seminars on decolonization and 20th-century history, and her ongoing project funded by the German Research Foundation on Samuel Huntington's intellectual legacy.