ISPP Academy

2024 ISPP Virtual Academy

For the first time, ISPP will be conducting an all-virtual ISPP Academy. The virtual format increases access to valuable content, especially for those who face barriers to in-person attendance due to financial constraints, caregiving responsibilities, and other challenges. The 2024 ISPP Virtual Academy will be held on 6 December 2024. The application process is NOW CLOSED.

What the Virtual Academy Offers:

  • Access to recorded lectures and reading materials on various topics in political psychology.
  • A one-day virtual event with opportunities for live discussions and interactions with instructors. Confirmed instructors include:
    • Kevin Durrheim (University of Johannesburg)
    • Ana Figueiredo (University of O’Higgins)
    • Leonie Huddy (Stony Brook University)
    • Yasin Koc (University of Groningen)
    • Joanne Miller (University of Delaware)
    • Felicia Pratto (University of Connecticut)
    • David Redlawsk (University of Delaware)
    • André Sales (Sao Paulo Pontifical Catholic University)
    • Nicholas Valentino (University of Michigan)
  • Professional development sessions led by leading scholars in political psychology (names to be confirmed).
  • Opportunities to present your work in blitz presentation sessions and interact with fellow participants.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from:

  • Early career researchers working in political psychology
  • Established faculty interested in exploring new topics and methods in political psychology
  • Professionals in industry, journalism, the public sector, and NGOs who are engaged in addressing issues related to political psychology

How to Apply:

  • Complete the application form and send a short CV.

Important Dates & Information:

  • Application Deadline (EXTENDED): 7 October 2024
  • Registration Period: 10-30 October 2024
  • Registration Fee: 75 USD
  • Live Event: 6 December 2024

Questions? If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with the ISPP Academy Director, Dr. Gizem Arikan HERE.


2025 ISPP Academy

The 2025 ISPP Academy (formerly ISPP Summer Academy) is scheduled to be held in Prague, Czech Republic 30 June-2 July 2025.

The inaugural International Society of Political Psychology – Summer Academy was launched with great success in 2011, just prior to the annual meeting in Istanbul, Turkey. The application process for the 15th annual ISPP Academy, to be held in conjunction with the 2025 Annual Meeting, is expected to open in the early part of 2025. Please check this page for updates.

The ISPP Academy is designed as a three-day workshop, to be held each year immediately prior to the ISPP annual meeting, and aims to train interested faculty and students in both foundational and cutting-edge research in the area of political psychology. The ISPP Academy’s central objective is to spread interest and promote training in political psychology around the world. Holding the ISPP Academy in conjunction with the ISPP conference provides its fellows a unique opportunity to engage with a truly international mix of participants. The registration fee for the 2025 ISPP Academy is $TBD USD per person. The ISPP Academy Fellows will also receive membership in ISPP for one year, and automatic registration for the 2025 ISPP Annual Meeting, which are already calculated in the registration prices paid for the ISPP Academy.

**Guidelines and requirements for travel change frequently.  Please check the up-to-date requirements for travel to/from the Czech Republic here.**

The application process for the 2025 ISPP Academy will open in early 2025.

To apply:

1. Complete an application form HERE.

2. Send a short CV HERE.

To receive full consideration, please submit your application materials for 2025 by 12PM EST on TBD. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

Funding: ISPP offers a limited number of travel grants for Early Career Scholars to attend the Annual Meeting. Details and the application (once available) can be found HERE. Please note that Academy delegates are not eligible for any partial refund of their registration fee for volunteering during the main conference, as the main conference is included with the Academy registration.

The lectures at the ISPP Academy will be delivered in English.

You can view information on past years of the ISPP Academy HERE.

Please also visit the ISPP Academy Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ISPP.Summer.Academy.

For questions about the ISPP Academy, please contact Gizem Arikan, ISPP Academy Director, or ISPP’s Central Office.

Email Gizem Arikan, ISPP Academy Director

Email the Central Office