Sigrid Weber

Sigrid Weber is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs at IE University.  She was a post-doctoral fellow at the Immigration Policy Lab at Stanford University from 2023-2025. Sigrid received her PhD in Political Science from University College London in 2023 and holds a master’s degree in Security Studies from University College London and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Konstanz.

Sigrid’s research focuses on micro-level conflict dynamics in civil wars and forced displacement in developing countries. In her research, she uses a combination of quantitative methods – from spatial analysis to survey experiments and randomized control trials – across different contexts. Sigrid also closely works with different humanitarian and development organizations in her research.

Academic Experience

• Assistant Professor of International Relations, IE University, Spain, 2025 - Present 

• Postdoctoral Fellow, Immigration Policy Lab, Stanford University, United States, 2023 - 2025

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Political Science, University College London, United Kingdom, 2023

• M.Sc. in Security Studies, University College London, United Kingdom, 2018

• B.A. in Political Science and Public Administration, Germany, 2017

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

16- Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

1- No poverty

10- Reduced Inequalities