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John Gerring is Professor of Government at the University of Texas at Austin, where he teaches courses on methodology and comparative politics. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley (1993) and has established himself as a leading scholar in political methodology and comparative politics through his extensive publications and research leadership.
His research interests span political methodology, comparative politics, democracy studies, and case study research. Gerring's work focuses on developing rigorous methodological approaches for social science research, particularly in the areas of qualitative methods, comparative analysis, and measurement of political phenomena. His scholarship emphasizes the importance of unified methodological frameworks that bridge qualitative and quantitative approaches.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on democracy measurement and democratic backsliding through the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) project. His work increasingly integrates historical analysis with contemporary political phenomena, examining topics such as leadership constraints, electoral systems, and the impact of education on political attitudes. The V-Dem project represents a significant contribution to cross-national comparative research with its comprehensive dataset spanning centuries.
- Fellow of the School of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton, NJ)
- Member of The National Academy of Sciences' Committee on the Evaluation of USAID Programs
- President of the American Political Science Association's Organized Section on Qualitative and Multi-Method Research
- Fellow at the Kellogg Institute for International Studies
Gerring has received research funding from the National Science Foundation and the World Bank to support his work on democracy measurement and political methodology. He serves as co-PI of the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) project and the Global Leadership Project (GLP), both major research initiatives with international teams. As co-editor of the Cambridge University Press series Strategies for Social Inquiry, he has shaped methodological discourse in political science. His teaching includes advanced courses on research methods and qualitative analysis, reflecting his commitment to training the next generation of political scientists.
