Sigrid Weber

Sigrid Weber is an Assistant Professor of the International Relations Department 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,International Relations Department (formerly Political Sciences), IE University, Spain, 2025—present
Postdoctoral Fellow, Immigration Policy Lab, Stanford University, United States, 2023—2025