Alex Zhao, 2022 Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics Recipient
Project Title: Citizenship By Blood: Examining the Legacy of Indigenous American Blood Quantum Standards
Alex Zhao is a PhD student in the department of political science at the University of California at San Diego. His research focuses on institutional and behavioral politics in Indigenous Nations across the United States, but anticipates expanding his work into a regional focus on the Anglosphere. More specifically, he examines the role of Indigenous American preferences in shaping governance in their own nations and in regards to relations with their neighbors. In his current project, Alex uses a conjoint survey experiment to examine how important blood quantum standards are compared to other features of identity in Indigenous Americans preference intensity for conferring citizenship to outsiders. In addition, he collaborates with various Indigenous and non-Indigenous policy makers and researchers to contribute back to the communities he investigates.
About the APSA Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics Recipients
The APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grants provide support for the advancement of scholars from historically racial and ethnic underrepresented groups and for research that examines political science phenomena affecting historically underserved communities and underrepresented groups and communities. In December 2022, APSA also awarded six projects for the APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics for a combined amount of $12,000. Read about the funded projects.
Very interesting and informative.
Will be helpful in resolving social issues