Jason Quinn

Jason Michael Quinn is a Research Associate Professor of Political Science at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame. He specializes in civil war dynamics, peace agreement design and implementation, and post-conflict peacebuilding. His work focuses on conflict termination, recurrence prevention, and the effectiveness of peace processes globally. Quinn has contributed to negotiations in Colombia, Myanmar, Syria, and other regions, and co-leads the implementation verification unit for Colombia's 2016 peace agreement.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Comparative Politics (University of North Texas, 2010)
• M.A. in Comparative Politics (University of Memphis, 2002)
• B.A. in Political Science (University of Memphis, 1999)

Research Interests: Quinn’s work examines civil war termination mechanisms, peace accord implementation strategies, and the role of international third parties in conflict resolution. He has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with a focus on Colombia’s peace process and comparative peacebuilding.

Awards & Grants:

• Recipient of the Team Irish Award (2018) for the Colombia Barometer Project
• Total grants over $7 million from State Department, Humanity United, and UN agencies for peace process research
• Recognition for exceptional graduate research at University of North Texas

Advising & Leadership: Co-Principal Investigator for major Colombia-related grants, directs the Peace Accords Matrix project, and advises international organizations like the UNDP and Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His work bridges academic research and policy impact.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Peace Accords Matrix (PAM) program, a global initiative tracking peace agreement implementation. Collaborates with teams in Colombia through the Colombia Barometer Initiative to monitor post-accord progress.