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Laura Gelhaus is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, where she also serves as the Director of Personal Development for the Warwick PPE program. Her academic work bridges EU studies, political economy, and food policy, with a strong regional focus on the EU's Eastern neighbourhood.
Her research interests include EU external action, rural development, food and drink policy, geographical indications, and the political dynamics of the Eastern Partnership countries. She employs interdisciplinary methods to analyze how EU governance mechanisms extend beyond its borders, particularly in agricultural and rural policy domains.
Laura's recent publications reflect a consistent focus on the EU's influence in Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, and the Western Balkans, combining academic rigor with policy relevance. Her work spans peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and impactful policy reports for institutions like DGAP, the German Marshall Fund, and Polis180, demonstrating a strong trend toward bridging academic research and real-world policy formulation.
Scientific Awards:
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant (Horizon 2020 GEM-STONES Programme, Grant Agreement No 722826)
Laura actively supervises student dissertations and URSS projects in EU studies and related fields. She has collaborated on research projects funded by the European Commission, USAID, the German Federal Foreign Office, and the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, reflecting her engagement with international policy actors and grant-funded research.
She has been affiliated with key research networks and think tanks, including the Horizon 2020 GEM-STONES Programme, the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), the German Marshall Fund of the United States, and Polis180, contributing to collaborative research and policy analysis on European integration and neighborhood relations.
