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Our Organisation

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We are the leading scholarly society concerned with the research and teaching of political science in Europe, headquartered in the UK with a global membership.
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Groups and Networks

Our groups and networks are pushing the boundaries of specialist sub-fields of political science, helping to nurture diversity and inclusivity across the discipline.
Standing Groups and Research Networks
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Events

Joint Sessions of Workshops

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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General Conference

An engaging platform for discussion, debate and thinking; Europe's largest annual gathering of political scientists from across the globe.
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Methods School

A comprehensive programme of cutting-edge qualitative and quantitative methodological training delivered by experts across two annual events.
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Summer School
Winter School
Past Events

The House Series

Inspired by Harbour House, our HQ which provides a literal and metaphorical ‘home’ for the ECPR family, this series seeks to open doors to some of the most pressing issues and challenges in the discipline.
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Current Event
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Groups and Networks

Our Groups and Networks organise a range of annual events, including summer schools, conferences and workshops, open to all.
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Current Events
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Publishing

Journals

Our highly regarded peer-reviewed journals, produced in partnership with the world's leading academic publishers, share the best scholarly thinking.
European Journal of International Relations (EJIR)
European Journal of Political Research (EJPR)
Political Data Yearbook (PDY) and PDYinteractive
European Political Science Review (EPSR)
European Political Science (EPS)
Political Research Exchange (PRX)

Books

Through our imprint ECPR Press and via the OUP Comparative Politics book series, we publish research by, and for the political science community.
Comparative Politics Series
ECPR Press

The Loop

Sharp analyses of topical news from a political science perspective, research summaries and the latest expert thinking.
The Loop
Write for The Loop

Digital

Digital content from across our activities and community: lectures, seminars and discussions available to stream via our podcast or watch on demand.
PS Matters
YouTube
Membership

Membership

Our members are universities across the globe and the scholars who work and study within them; membership benefits both the individual and the institution.
Our Members
Membership Benefits
Membership Rates

Funding

We have a range of funding schemes to help progress individual careers and to support the wider development of the discipline.
Funding the Discipline
50th Anniversary Fund
Event Participant Funding
Prizes

Prizes

From distinguished scholars to exceptional PhD students, our prizes recognise service and achievement across the profession.
Cora Maas Award
Dirk Berg-Schlosser Award
Hans Daalder Prize
Jean Blondel PhD Prize
Mattei Dogan Foundation Prize
Stein Rokkan Prize
Rudolf Wildenmann Prize

ECPR Lifetime Achievement Award
ECPR Rising Star Award
ECPR Political Theory Prize
Jacqui Briggs EPS Prize
EPSR Early Careers Prize
Hedley Bull Prize in International Relations
Joni Lovenduski PhD Prize in Gender and Politics