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Call for Sections and Section Chairs is now open until Friday 1 August! See the section below for details.
The European Conference on Politics and Gender (ECPG) is a must-attend biennial event that facilitates critical debate about gender, sexuality and intersectionality in politics, academia and public life.
As the flagship conference of the Standing Group on Gender and Politics, ECPG offers a global platform to explore why understanding gender is essential to understanding politics. The conference champions methodological diversity and promotes plurality in analytical perspectives.
Since its launch in 2009, ECPG has become a prestigious gathering that:
Located in the northeast of England, Newcastle is known for its rich industrial heritage, world-class universities, striking architecture and buzzing nightlife.
This diverse and vibrant city offers a welcoming atmosphere, excellent transport links, and a lively mix of tradition and innovation. But what truly sets it apart is its people – warm, welcoming, and famously friendly – making it an ideal location for academic exchange and collaboration.
We warmly thank the local organising team at Newcastle University for their generous offer and support in hosting the conference.
Participants attending and appearing in the Academic Programme must register and pay through ECPR's online system.
The registration fees are £250 (Standard) or £125 (Student).
Please note that your registration is not confirmed until your application has been accepted and your payment received in full.
In addition to fee waivers, the Standing Group will offer a limited number of conference grants covering accommodation and travel expenses for under-represented groups.
Applications for fee waivers and travel grants will close at midnight UK time on Friday 30 January 2026.
Together with the local organisers, the Standing Group Steering Committee invite expressions of interest for Section Chairs and Section proposals.
We welcome submissions from teams of two or more, especially those representing diverse career stages, regions (including the Global South and Central & Eastern Europe), and underrepresented groups.
Section Chairs will refine their Section’s theme, issue a call for contributions, and select Panels and Papers.
View the full call and submission guidelines here.
The Standing Group on Gender and Politics (SGGP) forms a broad-based network on issues relating to the study of gender and sexuality in politics and world politics.
The Group actively encourages workshops, panels and research groups with an emphasis on gender, aiming to increase the profile of women in the main fields of political science.
By prioritising inclusivity, fostering dialogue and promoting collaboration, the Standing Group on Gender and Politics actively strives to create an academic community that embraces diverse perspectives and addresses the unique challenges faced by scholars from different regions and marginalised communities.
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