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General Conference 2026

8 – 11 September, Jagiellonian University, Kraków

#ecprgc26

The call for Panel Proposals and Paper Proposals are now open until 5 January 2026.

About

The ECPR General Conference is Europe’s largest annual gathering of political scientists, bringing together thousands of scholars and practitioners to showcase the latest research and debate pressing issues in global politics. By providing an engaging platform for cross-disciplinary dialogue, feedback, and networking, the conference inspires actionable research insights and lasting scholarly connections.

Join us to enjoy:

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Panel discussions

Covering all corners of political science

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Headline events

Exploring pressing matters across the discipline

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Networking

Curated activities that foster meaningful connections

 
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Panel and Paper proposals

The call for Panels and Papers is open until 5 January 2026.

We are seeking Panel and Paper proposals across 68 Sections covering all corners of political science.

Good to know

  • All Panels provisionally proposed as part of accepted Sections must be formally submitted via the Panel proposal form.
  • Paper Presenters can present no more than two Papers.
  • Paper Presenters are expected to serve as Discussants for one Paper within their Panel.
  • Participants should ensure their availability for the entire duration of the conference.

Read the full guidelines here and get ready to submit your proposal.

Registration

Participants attending and appearing in any capacity in the Academic Programme must register and pay through our online system.

All participants must pay a fee. Your space is not secured until your registration is paid in full.

Prices shown are inclusive of VAT at 23%.

Chairs/ Discussants/ Paper Presenters/ Authors

ECPR Member
  • Student: 1227zł
    (approx. £251.84)
    Standard: 1888zł
    (approx. £387.45)
Non-Member
  • Student: 2456zł
    (approx. £503.69)
    Standard: 3776zł
    (approx. £774.90)

Observer fees

For those not appearing on the Academic Programme

Observer ECPR Member
  • Student: 307zł
    (approx. £62.96)
    Standard: 472zł
    (approx. £96.86)
Observer Non-Member
  • Student: 614zł
    (approx. £125.92)
    Standard: 944zł
    (approx. £193.73)

Visas

Visas are the responsibility of the individual. Depending on the purpose of travel and your country of origin, different types of visas will apply. Enquire well in advance about entry regulations by consulting the embassy or consulate of Poland in your home country.

Visa invitation letters will be supplied on request only when we have received the registration fee in full, and when the 14-day cooling-off period has passed. Visa letters do not do not constitute registration for the event. ECPR cannot offer any further advice on visas.

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