International Public Policy Association - IPPA - ICPP

We are pleased to announce that nominations for the following IPPA awards are now open:

- Book Award: Awarded to a single- or co-authored monograph making an original and significant theoretical, methodological and/or empirical contribution to the field of Public Policy and/or Public Administration. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4fJH1HB

- Transition and Developing Economies Award: Given to an academic or researcher employed on a full-time basis either in a university or a policy research centre located in a country identified as a developing or transition economy, and whose publications (book or articles) are directly related to public policy and/or public administration issues in one or more such countries. Apply now: https://bit.ly/43FTeG1

- Early Career Research Award: Awarded to an academic or researcher who has a record of single-authored publications that represent a major theoretical, methodological, and/or empirical contribution to the field of Public Policy and/or Public Administration within seven years of completing the PhD. Apply now: https://bit.ly/43Eg8gU

All nominations for IPPA Awards must be submitted online via the IPPA website by one correspondent who has compiled all the relevant materials of the candidate into one single file submission.

⚠️ Nominations close on October 16, 2026.

Final opportunity to apply for the International Summer School - Berkeley 2026! The application deadline is tomorrow, May 12, 2026!

📅 Dates: August 3-7, 2026
📍 Location: Berkeley, United States

Organized in partnership with the UC Berkeley this 5-day immersive Summer School, designed for PhD students and early career researchers in public policy offers the opportunity to:

1. Learn from leading scholars in the filed of public policy:
Christopher Ansell (University of California, Berkeley) on The Politics and Policy of Crisis and Risk
Lihi Lahat (Sapir Academic College, Israel & Concordia University, Montreal) on Bridging the Divide: Collaborative Governance and Policy Process Theories
2. Get feedback and strengthen the alignment of your research
3. Meet people from different nationalities and backgrounds.
4. Visit Berkeley, a vibrant city located in the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California, renowned for its progressive culture, vibrant nightlife, and stunning views

Apply now: https://bit.ly/4snFc6a

The Call for Application for the New Delhi Autumn School is now open!

📅 Dates: August 24-28, 2026
📍 Location: New Delhi, India
⚠️ Application deadline: July 15, 2026

Why come to the Autumn School?

1. Learn from renowned scholars in the public policy field. This edition, the sessions will be led by:
- Charlotte Halpern (Sciences Po Paris - Center for European Studies and Comparative Politics) on Policy Coordination and the Governance of Cross-Cutting Public Policy Challenges
- Satyajit Singh (University of California, Santa Barbara) on Macro policy design and micro-level interpretation and implementation
- Philippe Zittoun (University of Lyon) on Studying Policy Process with Constructivist, Pragmatic and Qualitative Approaches

2. Get feedback on your research.
3. Meet peers from around the world and expand your network.

Apply now! https://bit.ly/4uyfvAZ

We are now just 12 days away from the application deadline for International Summer School - Berkeley 2026 edition!

📅 Dates: August 3-7, 2026
📍 Location: Berkeley, United States
⚠️ Deadline: May 12, 2026

Organized in partnership with the UC Berkeley, this 5-day immersive Summer School, designed for PhD students and early career researchers in public policy, offers the opportunity to:
- Expand your knowledge on specific public policy approaches, concepts, and theories by internationally renowned scholars.
- Receive feedback on your research.
- Connect with people from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

Two distinguished scholars will be leading this edition’s session:
Christopher Ansell (University of California, Berkeley) on The Politics and Policy of Crisis and Risk
Lihi Lahat (Sapir Academic College, Israel & Concordia University, Montreal) on Bridging the Divide: Collaborative Governance and Policy Process Theories

Apply now: https://bit.ly/4snFc6a

The Nairobi Summer School 2026 is officially underway!

This Monday, participants were warmly welcomed by the Dean of the University of Nairobi and three distinguished international scholars.

The day continued with students joining their respective working groups, sparking dynamic discussions and exchanges.

Bringing together 24 students from 11 different countries, the program provides a space for learning, collaboration and global connection. 🌍

Here are some highlights from the first session.

The deadline to submit a bid to host the 6th edition of the International Workshops on Public Policy (IWPP6) in 2029 has been extended!

⚠️ Call for bid deadline: May 29, 2026

The International Workshops on Public Policy serve as an international and pluralized platform for scholars from around the globe to discuss their latest research and to work collectively on a shared research question.

Hosting the International Workshops on Public Policy (IWPP) offers significant benefits for your institution by enhancing internationalization and global visibility.

Interested institutions must submit a one- to two-page letter of intent through our website portal by the May 29 deadline.

To submit your proposal, we invite you to access this link: https://bit.ly/41pvXXL
For more information: https://bit.ly/4dDrNCR

Only 7 days left to apply to the 2026 Hong Kong Summer School!

Last chance to apply and join our Summer School in Hong Kong, taking place on June 22-26, 2026.

📅 Dates: June 22-26, 2026
📍 Location: Hong Kong, China
⚠️ Application deadline: April 3, 2026

Organized in partnership with The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, this 5-day immersive Summer School, designed specifically for PhD students and early career researchers in public policy offers its participants the opportunity to:

- Gain knowledge on specific public policy approaches, concepts, and theories by internationally renowned scholars.
- Receive feedback on your research from peers and professors.
- Meet people from different nationalities to expand your network.
- Benefit from an amazing location known for its impressive skyscrapers and striking natural landscapes.

This edition, three distinguished public policy scholars will be leading the sessions:
- Giliberto Capano (University of Bologna) on Conceptualising and Measuring Policy Design. Instruments, Policy Capacity, Robustness
- Laura Chaqués Bonafont (University of Barcelona and IBEI) on The Politics of Policy Advice: Understanding Policy Advisory Systems
- Eva Hung Po-wah & Ka Ho Mok (The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong) on Making Public Policies Work Effectively: Bringing Multiple Stakeholders’ Perspectives in

Application Deadline: April 3, 2026
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4kgfIVo