The PSA German Politics Essay Prize
We are delighted to share an exciting opportunity from the German Politics Specialist Group (GPSG). The German Politics Essay Prize is back for another year, offering undergraduate and master’s students studying at UK universities the chance to showcase their work and win book vouchers in recognition of outstanding essays on German politics. Full details on eligibility, submission requirements, and deadlines are below.
2027 IPSA World Congress of Political Science
The 29th IPSA World Congress of Political Science will take place at Luiss Guido Carli in Rome, 24-28 July 2027, under the theme Uncertain Democracies: Rethinking Governance in a Changing Global System. It marks IPSA’s first return to Rome since 1958. Call for Proposals: Open Panels 8 July to 26 August 2026. Closed Panels and Papers 8 July to 4 November 2026 (papers open from 8 September).
International Political Science Abstracts (Trends, 2027 Issues)
The International Political Science Abstracts is seeking authors to write overview articles of 3,500–4,000 words on emerging trends in political science. Topics include misinformation, regime survival, AI and election campaigns, EU and geopolitics, and polarization. Interested scholars should email a CV highlighting relevant expertise to [email protected] by 13 July 2026. First drafts will be expected by 12 October 2026.
IPSA – Karl Deutsch and Mattei Dogan Awards
IPSA is accepting nominations for two awards recognising outstanding scholarship in global politics and comparative political elite studies, carrying prizes of $1,000 and $3,000 USD respectively, plus travel and registration to the IPSA World Congress. Nominations are submitted by national associations, Research Committees, IPSA members, or academic institutions. Deadline: 11 November 2026