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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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Latest from our blogsite, The Loop

EU trade policy is widely contested by the public. Their concern: the danger of prioritising neoliberal economic interests over citizens' human rights. Yet, write Camille Nessel and Elke Verhaeghe, the EU managed to avoid mass protest by creating an ethical narrative around its trade negotiations with authoritarian Vietnam

Introducing our new prize winner

We are pleased to announce that our 2021 Rudolf Wildenmann Prize has been awarded to Paul Meiners, for his paper Information and motivation – How do attitudes towards international organizations Develop?, which he presented at the last year's Joint Sessions.

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Joint Sessions: Propose a Paper

We are now seeking Paper proposals for our next Joint Sessions of Workshops, to be held at the University of Edinburgh and online, 19–22 April 2022. You don’t have to be from an ECPR Member institution to submit. Deadline Wednesday 2 February.

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General Conference: Seeking proposals

Promote the best thinking in the discipline – submit your Panel or Paper proposal to our General Conference, to be held next year from 22 – 26 August at the University of Innsbruck. Browse 58 Section themes covering the full breadth of political science. Deadline Wednesday 16 February.

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Prizes season 2022 – Nominations open!

Our 2022 prizes season is now in full swing, with nominations open for most of our annual and biennial prizes. From political sociology to international relations to lifetime contributions and more, tell us all about the scholars and the works that have impressed you.

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House Lecture – The Methods Edition

Our next FREE House Lecture on replication and political methodology will be held on Thursday 10 February in collaboration with our Standing Group on Political Methodology. With three experts in the field on board, this lecture is a must-join for scholars interested in political methods.

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Bring the ECPR to your institution by hosting one of our world-leading events

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House Lecture – The Methods Edition

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Latest from our blogsite, The Loop

Introducing our new prize winner

Joint Sessions: Propose a Paper

General Conference: Seeking proposals

Prizes season 2022 – Nominations open!

House Lecture – The Methods Edition

Discover

Grow

Publish

Present

Host

Develop

Stay connected

ECPR News

ECPR@50

ECPR 50th Anniversary Fund