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POLNET Winter School on Social Network Analysis

13 – 17 January 2025, Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals, Spain

 @politicalnets

Applications are now open! Submit yours by 11 November 2024.

Curious about Social Network Analysis and its applications in political network research? Join our Standing Group on Political Networks for an enriching learning experience.

About

Social Network Analysis (SNA) is a promising methodological tool and theoretical approach, and its use has increased exponentially in recent years. Currently, it offers numerous quantitative applications in the fields of political, sociological, and organisational sciences.

The POLNET team has been offering an extensive range of social network analysis (SNA) courses for over two decades.

The goal of this Winter School is to deepen your knowledge of Social Network Analysis (SNA) by providing you with extensive knowledge of descriptive social network analysis, and sessions on more advanced techniques, such as Relational Event Models, and Discourse Network Analysis.

Learning outcomes

  • Receive an overview of theories and data in political science network research
  • Learn about the key network analysis techniques
  • Gain practical experience in programmes including R, DNA, Visone, and NetLogo
  • Get introduced to more advanced tools such as Discourse Network Analysis (DNA)

The Winter School offers sessions tailored for both beginners and advanced participants on DNA. You have the flexibility to choose which sessions to attend based on your interests and skill level.

Join us for five enriching days to deepen your understanding of Social Network Analysis and expand your network. Apply by 11 November!

 

Who can apply

The Winter School is designed for graduate students (Master’s and doctoral levels), as well as researchers with an interest in the empirical study of social and political networks.

To apply, submit the following as a single PDF file by 11 November 2024:

  • Your CV (Two pages)
  • Short motivational letter (max 350 words)

You can apply here now! 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 no later than 21 November 2024.

Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Melanie Nagel at melanie.nagel@ipw.uni-heidelberg.de with any further questions you may have about the programme.

The Winter School will be delivered in English; you are therefore expected to have a good command of written and spoken English.

Registration fees

The registration fee is €300 and includes coffee breaks, daily lunch vouchers, welcome reception and a social dinner.

If your application is successful, you will receive a link to register for the Winter School directly.

Please note that your registration is not confirmed until your application has been accepted and your payment is received in full.

Funding

A limited number of fee waivers are available. To apply, email sgconferences@ecpr.eu by 11 November 2024 with a statement outlining why you feel you require the fee waiver, along with evidence that you are not in receipt of any other funding for the event.

Participants should explore all available funding options provided by their university, including scholarships, grants, and bursaries, before enquiring about a fee waiver. If you receive a fee waiver from ECPR, daily lunch vouchers will not be provided.

Faculty

The POLNET Winter School 2025 team are highly qualified international lecturers who bring in their expertise and knowledge on the subject. A list of instructors due to teach at the school can be found below.

Instructors

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