Summer School of the ECPR Standing Group on Political Parties

About

Across five intellectually rich days, the Summer School provides a unique and formative space for early career scholars to explore the profound transformations shaping party politics worldwide. You will engage with leading experts at the forefront of theoretical and empirical scholarship on party politics and systems.

You will take part in thematic discussions, present your own work and receive tailored feedback from convenors and invited speakers. A dedicated methodological day on ‘The Challenges of Limited Data Access’ will offer practical insights for researchers working in a range of regional and data environments. There will also be the chance to win the Standing Group’s prestigious Peter Mair Prize for Best Paper.

Beyond academic exchange, the Summer School will foster meaningful connections through shared meals, cultural activities, and opportunities to explore Bristol’s rich history. Together, the programme aims to build a lasting international community of scholars committed to advancing the study of political parties in a rapidly changing world.

Target group

PhD students and early career researchers who are working on different aspects of political parties, and would like to deepen their theoretical and methodological expertise, receive constructive feedback on their own projects from world-leading scholars, and build international networks.

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