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Sébastien Michon is a CNRS Research Director at the SAGE laboratory (Sociétés, acteurs, gouvernement en Europe) at the University of Strasbourg. He holds leadership roles including President of Section 36 (Sociology and Legal Sciences) of the CNRS National Committee and Deputy Director of the Interuniversity House of Human Sciences - Alsace (MISHA). He is also co-leader of the WP 'How European society is regulated' within the Interdisciplinary Thematic Institute MAKErS at the University of Strasbourg (2021–2028).
- Research Director, CNRS
- President, Section 36, CNRS National Committee
- Deputy Director, MISHA
- Co-leader, WP 'How European society is regulated', ITI MAKErS
- Member, SAGE Laboratory, University of Strasbourg
Education:
- Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR), University of Paris 1-Panthéon-Sorbonne, 2017
- Doctorate in Sociology, Marc Bloch University of Strasbourg, 2006
Sébastien Michon’s research focuses on the sociology of political elites, particularly within European institutions. His work examines the professionalization of political careers, the socialization of political actors, and the dynamics of power and representation in the European Parliament. He employs quantitative methods and sequence analysis to study career trajectories, elite formation, and institutional change. His research extends to public action, parliamentary studies, and the sociology of entrepreneurs and training. He investigates how political fields are structured and how boundaries between politics, economy, and society are negotiated, particularly in the context of EU governance and lobbying.
His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward analyzing the revolving door phenomenon, public-private circulations, and the ethics of political careers, especially among European Parliament staff and ministers. He also explores urban politics, municipal elections, and the socio-spatial dimensions of voting. His methodological contributions include innovative uses of sequence analysis and geometric data analysis in sociological research.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
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Advising and Grants:
Sébastien Michon has led and participated in several significant research programs funded by national and European agencies. These include the ANR REPEIRE project (2024–2025), the ITI MAKErS Chair (2024–2026), the PolEthics project (2022–2025) coordinated by Sciences Po and LIEPP, and the PolEco project under the 'Investissements d’avenir' program at the University of Strasbourg. He also contributed to the NAWA Network on 'Social Space, Fields and Relationality' (2019–2022) funded by the Polish National Academic Exchange Agency. While specific advisees are not listed, his role as an HDR holder and active researcher suggests he supervises PhD and master’s students. He has also produced research datasets, such as the 'Directory of the European Parliament members' (2021), indicating a commitment to open science and collaborative research infrastructure.
Labs, Teams, and Networks:
Michon is a core member of the SAGE laboratory at the University of Strasbourg and has collaborated extensively with scholars such as Willy Beauvallet, Cécile Robert, Valentin Behr, and Julien Boelaert. He is involved in interdisciplinary initiatives like the ITI MAKErS and has contributed to networks such as the 'Social Space, Fields and Relationality' research network. His work bridges sociology, political science, and European studies, often through collaborative research projects and co-authored publications.
