Petra Schleiter

Petra Schleiter is a Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Oxford and a Fellow (2024-2025) at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin, an Institute for Advanced Study. Her work bridges academic research and policy analysis, focusing on political institutions and democratic processes.

• Affiliation: University of Oxford
• Current Fellowship: Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin (2024-2025)

Her research spans comparative political institutions, political parties, and voter attitudes and behavior. She is currently investigating democratic resilience, the impact of mandatory voter identification laws in contexts where universal ID is lacking, and the mechanisms through which law fosters public support for greater equality. These projects highlight her commitment to understanding how institutional frameworks shape democratic governance and social equity.

Her work often intersects with themes in electoral systems, institutional design, and the sociology of political participation. While the provided texts do not list specific publications, her research trajectory emphasizes empirical analysis and policy-relevant insights.

• Scientific Award: Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin Fellowship (2024-2025)

Petra Schleiter can be contacted via email at petra.schleiter@politics.ox.ac.uk.