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We are pleased to announce a half-day preconference course, focusing on critical and interpretive policy analysis. This course fosters a collaborative learning environment, pairing experienced researchers with less experienced colleagues to explore methodological challenges in policy research.

Following a “master-class” model, the course provides an interactive space where participants present methodological challenges as case studies for discussion. Sessions will explore discourse, framing, and narrative analysis, including connections to AI-based natural language processing, ethnography, expert interviewing, participatory action research, and policy design methodologies.

This year, we are pleased to welcome Frank Fischer, Henk Wagenaar, Koen Bartels, Regine Paul, Tamara Metze, Jennifer Dodge, and Severine van Bommel as facilitators.

Workshop Format

Thematic Clustering (10 min): Participants briefly state their methodological challenges (1-2 sentences) while adding them to a shared board. The facilitator clusters similar questions into 2-3 overarching themes.

Master-Class Discussion & Synthesis (50 min): The expert leads an interactive discussion using selected cases, encouraging all participants to engage.

Proposal Submission

To apply, submit a proposal (max 3 pages, 500-600 words, double-spaced) including:

Full name, institutional affiliation, and email

Research project title

Career stage (e.g., PhD year, postdoc, etc.)

Brief research project description, methodology, and key challenges for discussion

Submission Guidelines: File name: Last name.Methodology Workshop Proposal

We welcome researchers at all career stages and look forward to an engaging discussion on interpretive policy methodologies.

Preconference Course