Jayane Maia

Jayane Maia is a doctoral researcher at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), specifically affiliated with the GIGA Institute for Latin American Studies and the GIGA Doctoral Programme. Her work focuses on comparative political systems, federalism, and subnational governance in Latin America, with a regional emphasis on Argentina and Brazil.

• M.A. in Sociology, University of Brasília (UnB)
• B.A. in Political Science, University of Brasília (UnB)

Her research explores how multilevel electoral reforms shape subnational candidate selection processes in Argentina and Brazil, and she has contributed to studies on party system stability and change in Brazil. She also co-authored work on political continuity in post-bailout Portugal.

Jayane’s publications highlight her expertise in decentralized political structures, electoral competition, and federal governance. Notable works include analyses of subnational elections and party dynamics across Latin America.

• Thüringer Graduiertenförderungsverordnung Scholarship (Universität Erfurt)

She has presented her research at international conferences, including the ECPR General Conference 2024, where she served as a speaker and discussant on panels related to presidential regimes and subnational politics. She has also been a lecturer and media contributor on Latin American political issues.