The main focus of Dr Getmansky's research is understanding the sources, management, and consequences of intrastate and interstate conflicts. In particular, she is interested in the relationship between domestic political institutions and conflict. She has studied these topics cross-nationally, as well as in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Syrian refugee crisis.
Dr Getmansky welcomes applications from prospective PhD students for 2025/26 in particular those interested in quantitative analysis of conflicts and their consequences.