Our team of empirical political scientists is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which each individual, regardless of their background, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, can develop their full potential in methodologically oriented empirical political science.[1]

We believe that diversity in all its forms enriches our academic environment and provides the basis for innovative teaching, research and collaboration. By fostering a respectful and supportive environment in which different perspectives are valued, we aim to promote the full potential of each team member and our students. Together, we strive to create a culture of openness and mutual respect in which diversity is not only accepted but actively embraced.

As empirical political scientists, we know that dimensions of structural inequality make it difficult for people to realise their potential over the course of their lives. These complicating circumstances are often not directly visible or measurable, which makes it all the more important to reflect on their effects and to include these insights in decision-making.

With this mission statement, we want to make our principles visible to people who want to work or study with us, and to build a framework for ourselves from which we can derive concrete action points and

evaluate them at regular intervals.