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This unique event has helped tens of thousands of scholars over nearly five decades hone research, grow networks and secure publishing contracts.
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An engaging platform for discussion, debate and thinking; Europe's largest annual gathering of political scientists from across the globe.
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Our highly regarded peer-reviewed journals, produced in partnership with the world's leading academic publishers, share the best scholarly thinking.
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Through our imprint ECPR Press and via the OUP Comparative Politics book series, we publish research by, and for the political science community.
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We have a range of funding schemes to help progress individual careers and to support the wider development of the discipline.
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From distinguished scholars to exceptional PhD students, our prizes recognise service and achievement across the profession.
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Hedley Bull Prize in International Relations
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Update on our General Conference

We've listened to the feedback from our community and made some changes to the 2022 General Conference arrangements. We've increased the number of in-person Panel slots and reduced the virtual participation fees by 50%. Please read our full statement for more details.

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We are firm believers that good research and solid methodology go hand-in-hand. And with our forthcoming Virtual Summer School, the methodological expertise is now only a few clicks away! Secure your spot at this thriving event delivered by top social science methodologists.

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Discuss inclusive citizenship

The Leibniz Research Center for Inclusive Citizenship (CINC) and our Standing Group Citizenship are delighted to present their joint International Conference on Inclusive Citizenship as Belongings, Practices and Acts, taking place from 29 September – 1 October at Leibniz University Hannover. Submit your proposal by 1 June.

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Honour the best in the discipline

Our 2022 prizes season isn't over just yet! Nominations for our Political Theory Prize and Jean Blondel PhD Prize are still open, with even more prizes opening soon. Don't miss your chance to tell us all about the scholars and the works that have impressed you – nominate today.

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Ethical issues in migration research

Our Standing Group Migration and Ethnicity and IMISCOE Standing Committee Methodological Approaches and Tools in Migration Research invite researchers at all levels to join their virtual Workshop on Ethical Issues in Migration Research on 18 May 2022. Register by 16 May.

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