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ISPP (the International Society of Political Psychology) publishes its announcements through its newsletter, ISPPNews, and its website news ticker. Recent items include calls for small grant proposals, calls for Governing Council nominations, announcements from the Scholars Under Threat Committee, and rolling applications for the Twinning Program. If you are a member, a prospective member, or a researcher looking for funding and governance opportunities in political psychology, these are the channels to watch.
Where ISPP announcements appear
ISPP distributes news through two main surfaces:
- ISPPNews — the society's newsletter, published in dated issues (the site lists September 2026 and July 2026 issues).
- The ISPP website news ticker — short, dated announcements, including calls and committee notices.
Both are worth checking if you want to act before a deadline, since calls are posted as individual dated items rather than in a single opportunities database.
Current calls and opportunities
The announcements listed on the site include:
| Announcement | Date shown | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Call for Small Grant Proposals | October 6, 2025 | A call inviting proposals for small grants |
| Call for Governing Council Nominations | October 6, 2025 | A call for nominations to ISPP's Governing Council |
| Announcements from ISPP's Scholars Under Threat Committee | October 6, 2025 | Committee updates and notices |
| Twinning Program applications | Rolling basis | Applications accepted continuously |
The site does not state grant amounts, eligibility rules, or nomination requirements in the material available here, so check the individual announcement pages for those details before preparing a submission.
Scholars Under Threat and the Twinning Program
ISPP joined the Scholars at Risk Network and states that it aims to protect anyone whose academic freedom is at risk anywhere in the world. Academic freedom is described as the right to teach and/or research a topic without fear of personal or professional repercussions.
Two related opportunities:
- Scholars Under Threat Fund — donations to this fund are currently directed to supporting academic scholars in Turkey affected by recent actions of the country's government.
- Twinning Program — accepting applications on a rolling basis, meaning there is no fixed deadline to wait for.
If your situation involves risk to your academic freedom, the Twinning Program's rolling intake is the more immediately actionable item; the fund is a giving channel rather than an application route.
Upcoming Annual Meetings
The Annual Meeting is ISPP's largest recurring event, and the site lists two confirmed dates:
- 2026: 16–19 July, Newcastle, United Kingdom.
- 2027: 6–9 July, Amsterdam, The Netherlands — the 50th Annual Meeting.
If you plan to attend, note that these are the dates announced; registration, program, and submission deadlines are separate and not specified in the material available here.
How to keep up
- Read the latest ISPPNews issue for consolidated society updates.
- Watch the news ticker for dated calls, since items like the small grant and Governing Council calls appeared on the same date and may have matching deadlines.
- For membership costs, see ISPP's membership pricing page — the site links to it directly rather than listing fees on the homepage.
The practical takeaway: if you want funding or a governance role, act on the dated calls; if you are facing threats to your academic freedom, the Twinning Program accepts applications year-round.