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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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Our groups and networks are pushing the boundaries of specialist sub-fields of political science, helping to nurture diversity and inclusivity across the discipline.
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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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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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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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Our Groups and Networks organise a range of annual events, including summer schools, conferences and workshops, open to all.
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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.
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.
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The Loop

Sharp analyses of topical news from a political science perspective, research summaries and the latest expert thinking.
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Digital content from across our activities and community: lectures, seminars and discussions available to stream via our podcast or watch on demand.
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Our members are universities across the globe and the scholars who work and study within them; membership benefits both the individual and the institution.
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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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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

Take part in a global project

Together with Pippa Norris and IPSA, we are thrilled to have launched the second World of Political Science survey which seeks to develop a profile of the political science profession across the globe. Join hundreds of scholars in sharing your insights – submit by 31 January.

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ECPR-IPSA World of Political Science Survey

Read the latest from The Loop

Jean Blondel, comparative political scientist and ECPR founder, died peacefully on Christmas Day. Ian Budge describes how Blondel reshaped European political science structurally and intellectually; and his profound influence on the discipline worldwide.

Join our House Series debate

The next instalment of our House Series, held alongside our 2023 Winter School, brings together quantitative and qualitative methods experts for a lunchtime debate taking stock of the contribution that political science can make to tackling the climate crisis. Join online FREE on 9 February.

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ECPR House Series Lunchtime Debate – How to Research Climate Change: A Debate on Methods and Perspectives from Political Science

Publish in PRX with no APCs

Great news! If you are affiliated with an ECPR Member institution, you will receive a full waiver on the Author Processing Charge to publish in our Gold Open Access journal, Political Research Exchange. Click below to find out more about the journal and how to request your waiver code.

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Select either workshop or traditional conference formats depending on the audience you need to reach

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