Overview

The Early Career Committee (ECC) of the International Society of Political Psychology is inviting applications for its 2026–2027 cycle, providing early-career scholars an opportunity to contribute to an international academic community in political psychology and related disciplines.

Eligibility

Applications are open to individuals who meet the following criteria:

Graduate students or researchers within eight years of receiving a PhD
Current members of the International Society of Political Psychology
Scholars from any country, region, or academic background
Candidates from all academic ranks, including:

Graduate students
Postdoctoral researchers
Assistant professors and early-career faculty

Responsibilities and Opportunities

Key responsibilities include:

Organizing and participating in events at the ISPP Annual Meeting, such as the Mentoring Luncheon and professional development workshops
Supporting mentorship initiatives for early-career scholars
Building and maintaining international professional networks
Contributing to leadership activities within the committee

Benefits

Participation provides:

Leadership experience within an international academic society
Opportunities to develop and strengthen professional networks
Access to mentorship and peer support systems
Active involvement in shaping conference programming and early-career initiatives
Exposure to interdisciplinary academic collaboration
50% discount on ISPP conference registration fees and eligibility for travel grants