September 14-19, 2026

Poznań, Poland

Deadline: July 20, 2026

The summer school will be organized by the International Political Science Association, the Polish Political Science Association and the Faculty of Political Science and Journalism of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (Poland).  

The IPSA-PPSA Summer School in Poznań will offer a series of workshops, each related to one of the cutting-edge techniques in political and communication research. The program provides participants with a review of theories and concepts frequently employed in political science and communication.  

In particular, this Summer School focuses on advancing education in political science and communication methodology, with particular emphasis on the challenges of digital and AI-driven environments. The Summer School aims to create a supportive and intellectually stimulating learning environment, fostering respectful but critical dialogue between participants and leading scholars in the field.  

This 5-day program is designed for PhD students and early-stage scholars (up to 5 years after receiving the PhD diploma) from around the world. It aims to improve the quality of research by strengthening their methodological competencies and analytical skills. 

With an understanding of the interplay between media institutions, communication professionals, algorithms, and audiences, participants will be encouraged to critically reflect on the transformation of contemporary political communication and democratic processes. 

Registration is open!

For more details please check: https://www.ptnp.org.pl/en/ipsa-ppsa-summer-school/