About ISPP

ISPP is an interdisciplinary organization representing all fields of inquiry concerned with exploring the relationships between political and psychological processes. Members include psychologists, political scientists, psychiatrists, historians, sociologists, economists, anthropologists, as well as journalists, government officials and others. The Society is international, with members from all regions of the world: the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

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2026 ISPP Annual Conference Registration is now OPEN

2026 Award Nominations now OPEN

ISPP Supports Scholars Whose Academic Freedom Is at Risk

Call for applications for emergency funds for scholars under threat. Applications accepted on a rolling basis; money must be allocated by 31 December 2025.

Call for applications to partially reimburse travel for scholars under threat who attended the Prague Conference. Deadline 15 October 2025.

Accepting applications for the Twinning Program on a rolling basis.

Donate to Support Scholars Under Threat

If you enjoy academic freedom and the chance to do the research you think is important, please support your colleagues whose academic freedom is in jeopardy. Donations made to ISPP’s Scholars Under Threat Fund will currently be used to help support academic scholars in Turkey who have been impacted by the recent actions of the country’s government. Click here for more information. If you wish to donate, please click HERE.

ISPP Newsletter

• ISPPNews November 2025
• ISPPNews October 2025

Announcements in Brief

• Announcements from ISPP’s Scholars Under Threat CommitteeOctober 6, 2025
• Call for Small Grant ProposalsOctober 6, 2025
• Call for Governing Council NominationsOctober 6, 2025

Member Spotlight

• Member Spotlight: Chryl LairdSeptember 5, 2024
• 2024 Award WinnersJuly 9, 2024
• Anna KendeMarch 21, 2024