About European Consortium for Political Research

The European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) is Europe’s premier academic association dedicated to advancing political science. With a membership of over 300 leading institutions and a global community of nearly 40,000 scholars, we support researchers at every stage of their career.

We foster collaboration across borders through:

• • •  Steering a high-impact publications portfolio
    •  Delivering state-of-the-art methods training
    •  Hosting career-shaping events and conferences
    •  Building curated global research communities
    •  Offering grants and funding opportunities
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We believe cutting-edge research should be accessible to all

In January 2026, ECPR will become one of the first major associations in the social sciences to make its entire journals portfolio fully Open Access, in partnership with Cambridge University Press.

This important strategic decision unlocks political science scholarship for a global audience through a strong, consolidated publishing outlet. By fully embracing Open Access, we’re advancing efforts to remove barriers and shape a more accessible, inclusive future in academic publishing.

Want your research to go further? Submit a policy commentary to our professional journal

European Political Science has introduced a new initiative inviting policy commentaries that connect original research findings to current policy debates. Find out more.

Get in touch to learn how ECPR can support your academic journey.