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Political Science & Social Sciences Summer Course

Summer School of the ECPR Standing Group on Parliaments

When:

27 July - 06 August 2026

School:

ECPR Standing Group Schools

Institution:

European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)

City:

Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt

Country:

Germany

Language:

English

Credits:

0 EC

Fee:

437 GBP

Interested?
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About

Over the course of the week, you will explore core debates in legislative studies, discuss recent theoretical and methodological advances, and connect with peers working on similar topics.

The programme features daily lectures by internationally recognised experts, address themes including classic and emerging approaches to studying parliaments, descriptive representation, legislative responsiveness, communication and media in legislative politics, executive–legislative relations, opposition behaviour, and party polarisation within parliamentary arenas.

What to expect:
- Seven days of lectures delivered by leading scholars
- Daily student presentations and feedback sessions
- Opportunities for informal exchange and networking
- Leisure time to explore Frankfurt
- A visit to the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament
- A supportive academic environment designed to advance your research

Target group

PhD students and early career researchers studying national, regional, or transnational parliaments.

Fee info

Fee

437 GBP, Standard

Interested?

When:

27 July - 06 August 2026

School:

ECPR Standing Group Schools

Institution:

European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)

Language:

English

Credits:

0 EC

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