Summer School on Interest Group Politics

Applications

The Summer School is open to all students enrolled in a PhD programme and advanced MA students with a keen interest in interest groups research.

Successful applicants will be required to submit a research paper by 12 noon UK time on Friday 2 June 2023 which will then be presented at the Summer School as part of the discussion sessions.

English is the working language of the Summer School and all attendees are expected to have a good command of written and spoken English.

To apply, submit the following via this form by midnight UK time on Monday 1 May 2023:

1. Your resume/CV in English
2. A statement explaining how your research fits the scope of the Summer School (max 300 words)
3. An abstract of the Paper you plan to present at the Summer School (max 200 words)

Partial or incomplete applications will not be processed. Late applications will not be accepted.

You will be informed about the outcome of your application by email in early May.

Fees and funding

The registration fee for the Summer School is £220 (excluding accommodation) which covers:

• One-week educational programme
• Guest speaker presentations
• Course materials
• Two social events

Participants have the option to book 9 nights of self-catered accommodation in a shared townhouse at a discounted rate. Find out more here.

Please note that your registration is not confirmed until your application has been accepted by the Summer School coordinator and your payment received in full.

Funding is available for students who require support with participation costs. One full (£220) and four partial (£110) fee waivers are available on a competitive basis.

To apply, submit the following via the the Event Participant Funding page by Monday 1 May 2023:

1. A motivation application statement indicating:
   • Why you are a good candidate for the funding
   • What you plan to do with the knowledge you'll gain
2. A letter to confirm you are not in receipt of any other funding for the event
3. Proof of student status

Faculty

Summer School organisers

• David Marshall University of Reading
• Vicki Matthews University of Reading

Invited speakers

• Adam Chalmers King's College London
• Alvise Favotto University of Glasgow
• Anne Rasmussen University of Copenhagen
• David Marshall University of Reading
• Iskander de Bruycker Maastricht University
• Joost Berkhout University of Amsterdam
• Kelly Kollman University of Glasgow
• Michele Crepaz Queen's University Belfast
• William Maloney Newcastle University