Exploring Power, Policy, & Social Change — Seeking Collaborators in Social Sciences / Political Research

Who I Am & What I’m Interested In Hello! I’m Meriem, a researcher passionate about social sciences and politics. My interests lie in: Political theory and ideologies Public policy and governance Social movements, activism, and civic participation Human rights, migration, and integration Comparative politics and political institutions What I’m Looking For I’d love to connect with others (PhD students, early-career researchers, or scholars) interested in doing collaborative research in any of the above areas. Possible forms of collaboration include: Joint research paper or publication Comparative case studies Qualitative or mixed-methods research (e.g. interviews, surveys, fieldwork) Policy analysis with implications for social change Workshops / seminars to brainstorm ideas What I Bring to the Table Here are some of the skills and resources I contribute: Literature reviews, theoretical framing Qualitative research (interviews, focus groups), data analysis Experience with designing surveys/questionnaires Strong interest in interdisciplinary work What I’m Looking for from Collaborators Ideal collaborators would have: Background in political science, sociology, human rights, or related fields Complementary skills (e.g. quantitative methods, computational social science, policy writing) Willingness to share ideas and engage in open discussion Reliable communication & commitment to shared timelines Proposal Ideas / Topics (Examples) Here are a few project ideas to spark thought — happy to adapt or co-create new ones: The role of youth movements in shaping policy reform How migration policies affect integration & civic participation Political polarization and its effects on democratic institutions Comparative analysis of public policy responses to social inequality How to Get In Touch If you’d like to explore a joint project, please reach out to me at: Email: meriembouzedif1@gmail.com Availability: I’m available for calls or meetings (online) to discuss ideas. Looking forward to meeting fellow researchers and creating something meaningful together!