Call for Papers

The International Conference on Political Science and International Relations will be held on  26 - 28 February 2027 in London, UK, and invites academics, researchers, and scholars to submit original contributions. This call for papers welcomes proposals that advance our understanding of political science and international relations, bridge disciplines, and provide fresh insights into the political world.

Conference Themes and Topics

Our program committee encourages submissions related (but not limited) to the following topics in political science and international relations themes:

  • Research Methods, Data Science, and Political Science Education
  • Regional Studies in World Politics
  • Environmental Politics, Climate Change, and Energy
  • Human Rights, Migration, and Citizenship
  • Gender, Identity, and the Politics of Inclusion
  • Public Policy, Governance, and Public Administration
  • International Organizations, International Law, and Global Governance
  • International Political Economy and Development
  • Foreign Policy Analysis and Diplomacy
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  • International Security and Strategic Studies
  • International Relations Theory
  • Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technologies, and Politics
  • Political Communication, Media, and Information Politics
  • Political Behavior, Elections, and Public Opinion
  • Comparative Politics and Political Institutions
  • Democracy, Autocratization, and Democratic Resilience
  • Political Theory and Political Philosophy
  • Quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Mixed methods and research design
  • Experimental political science
  • Interpretive and ethnographic approaches
  • Computational social science and big data in political research
  • Text-as-data, machine learning, and natural language processing in political science
  • Generative artificial intelligence in research and teaching
  • Research ethics and open science
  • Teaching and learning in political science and international relations
  • Curriculum development and the internationalization of political science education

Commitment to Quality and Fairness

Every paper submitted to the conference is reviewed by at least two independent experts who do not know the author's identity. This process, known as double-blind peer review, helps ensure fairness and objectivity. 

The review committee evaluates each submission based on its originality, the quality of its methods, its contribution to academic knowledge, and how well it fits the conference theme. We follow clear policies on plagiarism and originality to make sure only high-quality work is accepted.

Important Dates

Submissions

Date:
05 February 2027
Abstract Submission Deadline

Early Registration

Date:
16 October 2026
Early Registration Deadline

Late Registration

Date:
16 February 2027
Late Registration Deadline

Conference

Dates:
26 - 28 February 2027
Conference Dates

Presentation Modes

Accepted abstracts may be presented in one of three formats:

Oral presentations

Deliver an oral presentation and share your research with an international audience of experts, gaining valuable insights and feedback.

Poster Sessions

Showcase your findings through a poster presentation, allowing for in-depth discussions and direct engagement with attendees.

Virtual Presentation

Can’t make it to London? Present your research online and connect with global participants from anywhere in the world.

Not Presenting? No Problem.