Interdisciplinary Research Excellence Award
Alicja McGarrigle – Regent College London
Alicja McGarrigle is a researcher affiliated with Regent College London, United Kingdom, working in the social sciences [1]. This article summarises her research profile in connection with the Interdisciplinary Research Excellence Award, presented within the International Phenomenological Research Awards.
Abstract
This article offers an academic overview of Alicja McGarrigle’s research, which centres on foreign policy, geopolitics and Central and Eastern European studies, alongside work on student attainment in higher education. Bibliometric indicators and selected publications are summarised to assess suitability for interdisciplinary recognition [1].
Keywords
- Social Sciences
- Foreign Policy and Geopolitics
- Intermarium and Three Seas Initiative
- Political Narratives
- Higher Education
Introduction
Interdisciplinary research connects methods and questions across traditional boundaries. McGarrigle’s work combines international relations, regional geopolitics and educational research, addressing both state-level strategy and student experience [2][3]. The International Phenomenological Research Awards provide the context for this profile.
Research Profile
According to Scopus, the author holds Author ID 60154388300, with two documents, one citation and an h-index of 1 [1]. These figures reflect a recent publication record and should be interpreted accordingly. Earlier items in the author’s publication list appear under the name A. Prochniak.
Research Contributions
Alicja McGarrigle’s principal contribution concerns the Intermarium concept in Polish foreign policy debate [2], developed further in a 2025 Routledge monograph on the Three Seas Initiative. Related work examines how political myths and narratives shape resilience and security policy [4][5], while a co-authored article addresses psychological and social factors in student underachievement [3].
Publications
- 2025: Geopolitics and Poland’s Foreign Policy: The Intermarium Concept and the Three Seas Initiative, Routledge, ISBN 9781041044468.
- 2025: “Intermarium in the current Polish foreign policy debate,” Journal of Contemporary Central and Eastern Europe [2].
- 2025: “What are psychological and social factors that influence student underachievement,” Advance HE [3].
- 2023: “The Role of Narratives in World Politics,” European Review of International Studies [5].
Research Impact
Citation indicators are modest, consistent with a recent record [1]. Impact is better reflected in breadth: a monograph, peer-reviewed articles, and contributions to sector and policy-facing outlets such as Advance HE and Ukraine Analytica [3][4].
Award Suitability
Suitability for the Interdisciplinary Research Excellence Award rests on the combination of political science, regional studies and higher-education research. The work engages theoretical concepts and practical questions, and appears in both academic and professional venues [2][3][5]. Final assessment rests with the award committee.
Conclusion
Alicja McGarrigle’s record shows focused engagement with Central and Eastern European geopolitics and complementary work on educational attainment. Although bibliometric figures remain at an early stage, the publications indicate an interdisciplinary scope [1][2].
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Alicja McGarrigle, Author ID 60154388300. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60154388300
- McGarrigle, A. (2025). Intermarium in the current Polish foreign policy debate. Journal of Contemporary Central and Eastern Europe, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1080/25739638.2025.2572106
- McGarrigle, A. & Kaplunov, E. (2025). What are psychological and social factors that influence student underachievement. Advance HE. https://advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-views/what-are-psychological-and-social-factors-influence-student-underachievement
- Prochniak, A. (2021). The effects of mythmaking on resilience and foreign, security policy in Poland. Ukraine Analytica, 3(25), 42–52. https://ukraine-analytica.org/the-effects-of-mythmaking-on-resilience-and-foreign-security-policy-in-poland/
- Prochniak, A. & Nitoiu, C. (2023). The role of narratives in world politics. European Review of International Studies, 10(1), 56–67. https://doi.org/10.1163/21967415-10010002