IWPP6 Call for Bids

The International Workshops on Public Policy are the main intensive academic event hosted by the International Public Policy Association (IPPA) in collaboration with local partners. The IWPP serves as an international and pluralized platform for scholars from around the globe to discuss their latest research and to work collectively on a shared research question. Each IWPP brings together a rich and diverse set of workshops led by internationally recognized scholars. Hosting the International Workshops on Public Policy (IWPP) offers significant benefits for your institution by enhancing internationalization and global visibility. Partnering with the IPPA provides direct engagement with a diverse global network of scholars, broadening your institutional horizons.

Following the successful organization of four editions in 2018, 2022, and 2024, each attracting around 300 to 350 participants from across the globe, and with an upcoming edition taking place in Ottawa in 2026, IPPA is pleased to announce that the call for bids is now open for hosting the next edition of the International Workshops on Public Policy (IWPP6). The next edition will be organized in 2029.

Institutions interested in becoming the local host must submit a letter of intent by March 31st, 2026, at the latest. Preselected institutions will complete their bids and organize a site visit for the IPPA jury.

You can download the Call for Bids by clicking the image below. This document includes detailed information about expectations and proposal requirements.

The selection will be carried out in 4 steps:

1. 1. CALL FOR BIDS (until March 31, 2025): The Association will issue the Call for Bids and collect the letters of intent over this period.
  2. SHORT LISTING SELECTION (April 2026): The Executive Committee will examine the proposals and shortlist 2 to 3 proposals suitable for hosting IWPP6.
  3. COMPLETE BIDS AND SITE VISITS (April/June 2026): The shortlisted institutions will be invited to submit a full bid to complete their initial proposal in preparation for a site visit for a jury composed of a delegation of 3 persons designated by the Executive Committee. These visits will have to be sponsored by the relevant bidder.
  4. FINAL DECISION (July 2026): After the site visits, the jury will present their findings at the Executive Committee Meeting of the Association, which will proceed to a vote.

Interested institutions are invited to submit their letter of intent and follow the process below to complete the first step of selection:

1. 1. Login or create an IPPA user account
  2. Once logged in, click on the "Submit" button at the top of this page
  3. Submit your application in one PDF document titled as CallforbidsIWPP6_Name of your institution

For questions regarding the call for bids, please do not hesitate to contact us at contact@ippa-pp.org

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IWPP6 Call for Bids

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