Dr. Maurits Meijers
Cohort 2012
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Markus Jachtenfuchs & Prof. Dr. Ruud Koopmans
Radboud University
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Assistant Professor
Alumni
After the PhD track at the BTS, Maurits Meijers was briefly employed at the Hertie School as an RA for Prof Jachtenfuchs. Subsequently, he accepted a job offer from Radboud University to work as an assistant professor (“universitair docent’). At Radboud University, he combines research and teaching duties. By now, he has taught 2 Bachelor-level courses and 3 Master-level courses on European politics as well as research methodology.
Title of PhD Thesis
Is Euroscepticism Contagious? Examining the Impact of Eurosceptic Challenger Parties on Mainstream Party Attitudes Toward the European Union.
Research Interests
Electoral Politics
European Union Politics
Social and Political Cleavages