The International Public Policy Association (IPPA) and the Department of Political Science, Law, and International Studies of the University of Padova are proud to announce that the fourth edition of the International Summer School on Public Policy will be held from 16-20 June 2025 in Venice and Padova.

The theme for this new edition will be "Policy Dynamics and Effectiveness".

As of now, there is only around 10 more days to submit your applications for the Summer School!

The School will offer the opportunity for PhD students and young scholars to attend interactive lectures, roundtables, and workshop sessions where they will discuss their research projects with renowned international scholars and get feedback from them.

Why attend the Summer School?

- Learn from leading scholars in the public policy field. Entirely conducted in English, you will be able to attend lectures and a roundtable held by internationally renowned professors in the field: Prof. Anat Gofen (Hebrew University of Jerusalem), Prof. Andrew Jordan (University of East-Anglia) and Prof. Andrea Pettrachin  (University of Padua)
- Have feedback on your research. You will follow workshop sessions to discuss and exchange your research or article project with other participants and professors.
- Meet people from different nationalities and backgrounds. The Summer School is the perfect place to meet peers from all over the world and grow your network.
- Benefit from an amazing location. 

The summer school kicks off in Venice. Participants will take advantage of the late afternoon on Monday to visit St. Mark's Square, considered the heart of Venice, surrounded by the city's magnificent historic monuments. The rest of the summer university will take place at the University of Padua, one of Europe's oldest universities and one of Italy's most prominent.  

How to apply?

1. Log in or create an IPPA Account
2. Click the “I want to apply” button at the top of the Summer School’s dedicated page
3. Upload your CV and a cover letter in a PDF file of approx. 3 pages long
 

The deadline to apply to the Summer school is 28th April 2025. To ensure your participation, we strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible. The number of places is limited and the registration is open within the limit of available places (20 in total).

Fees & Registration :

The fees for the International Summer School are 250€ for every participant. To support PhD students, IPPA offers a limited number of grants to PhD students to cover the registration fees.

For more information, please visit the Summer School webpage or write to us at contact@ippa-pp.org.

We hope to see you there!

Best regards,

IPPA Team