29th Annual CEPSA Conference Announcement
Organized by: Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, University of Warsaw
Conference Dates: 17-19 September 2025
Location: Main Campus, University of Warsaw, 26/28 Krakowskie Przedmieście St., Warsaw
About the Conference
The 29th Annual CEPSA Conference will bring together scholars to explore contemporary issues in political science and international studies. The conference aims to encourage researchers to seek answers to pivotal questions in political and international studies, fostering interdisciplinary discussion and academic exchange.
This conference invites paper and panel proposals from scholars, particularly young scholars and PhD students, for presentations on a wide range of political science topics.
Conference Format
The academic program will be organized into panels, each comprising:
4-5 papers
A potential discussant
The organizers encourage:
Individual paper proposals
Complete panel proposals (consisting of multiple papers)
Each individual can present only one paper, though they may participate in additional roles, such as chairs or discussants.
Special Opportunity for PhD Students
The conference welcomes PhD students and young scholars to submit their papers.
Special panels will be organized for these submissions with invited reviewers.
The best PhD paper will receive a special prize and the opportunity for publication in one of the CEPSA journals.
Submission Guidelines
Panel Proposals
Panel proposals should include the following:
Name of the proposed panel chair
Institutional affiliation and email address of the panel chair
Proposed panel title
Summary of the panel theme (approx. 500 words)
Names, institutional affiliations, and emails of the proposed panellists
Tasks for Panel Chairs:
Propose a panel with a specific theme
Maintain balance between established and younger scholars
Ensure diversity in national affiliations of the panelists
Paper Proposals
Individual paper proposals should include:
Name, institutional affiliation, and email of the proposed contributor
Proposed paper title
Summary of the paper theme (approx. 500 words)
How to Submit
Submit your proposals through the provided submission link- https://cepsa2025.exordo.com/login
Important Dates
Deadline for panel proposals: 31st May 2025
Deadline for paper submissions: 31st May 2025
Conference dates: 18-19 September 2025
Notification of acceptance: 15th June 2025
First draft of the program available: 5th July 2025
Contact Information
For more information or queries, please refer to the conference brochure- https://drive.google.com/file/d/15qBql3Hmf73GMPB5KySJLBwX6jju7Kcm/view?usp=sharing
