Join the Center for Youth Political Research in Central & East Asia (CYPR-CEA)!

CYPR-CEA is a six-month international student research initiative exploring how digital media shapes political engagement among Generation Z. The project examines youth political attitudes in Central and East Asia, comparing Kazakhstan and South Korea as case studies of different political systems. Kazakhstan reflects youth engagement in a semi-authoritarian post-Soviet context, while South Korea represents digital political participation in a consolidated democracy.
Participants will collaborate on surveys, interviews, and comparative analysis, producing research papers, policy briefs, and visual data insights that explore how young people engage with politics across the region.

What We Will Do:

The team will produce:
• 6 research papers (5–7 pages each)
• 1 final comparative research report (15–20 pages)
• Visual data summaries and infographics
• An open-access project website

Research methods include surveys, interviews, and comparative political analysis.

Who We Are Looking For:

We welcome students interested in fields such as:
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Public Policy
• Economics
• Political Economy
• Sociology
• Social Anthropology
• Data Science
• Statistics
• Applied Mathematics
• Media & Communication Studies
• Journalism
• Digital Media Studies
• Asian Studies / Central Asian Studies
• Comparative Politics
• Governance and Public Administration
• Development Studies
• Global Studies
• Security Studies
• Behavioral Science
• Political Psychology
• Social Psychology

Possible roles include:
• Research Assistant
• Regional Researcher (Central Asia)
• Data Analyst
• Policy Writer / Editor

What You Will Gain:

Participants will gain:
• Experience in comparative political research
• Practical skills in data collection, analysis, and policy writing
• International research collaboration experience
• Opportunity to co-author published research papers
• Strong academic portfolio material for university applications

This project is particularly valuable for students planning to pursue majors such as Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Public Policy, Data Science, Sociology, Global Studies, Development Studies, Media Studies, and Governance.


Project Timeline:
• Duration: 6 months, starting 15 May
• Outputs: 6 research papers + 1 final comparative report
• Work format: fully remote with flexible workload

Link for the registration