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Join our #ica26 preconference on Intersectional Political Economy: New Directions for Research & Teaching, Thu, June 4, 1-5 pm on-site, in person. Register by May 4: www.icahdq.org/events/Event... @icahdq.bsky.social @icajsd.bsky.social @polcomm.bsky.social @icaptc.bsky.social @icagames.bsky.social
Editors across comm, journalism & political science will discuss key challenges in academic publishing.
More info π
politicalcommunication.org/ica-division...
The International Communication Association & American Political Science Association PolComm divisions are supporting the first-ever Editors Workshop (April 10, 2026) at George Washington University.
Last call! Nominate your mentor in Pol Comm by April 1!
π’ Call for Proposals | APSA Political Communication Pre-Conference 2026
ποΈ Pre-conference: Sept 2, 2026 (Boston University)
β° Deadline: April 20, 2026
Full Call for Papers with subission details: politicalcommunication.org/apsa-pre-con...
*** 10 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY ***
Reposting as local convenor of the 2026 ICA PolComm Summer School at @polisatleeds.bsky.social
Opportunity for PhD students/ECRs working on any aspect of political communication to learn & get detailed feedback from an top international faculty
DL: 30 Mar, 17:00 GMT
Who is running media? What structures shape journalism? Join our #ica26 preconference on Intersectional Political Economy, Thu, June 4, 1-5pm on-site. No paper needed. Register by May 4: www.icahdq.org/events/Event... @icahdq.bsky.social @icajsd.bsky.social @polcomm.bsky.social @icaptc.bsky.social
β Reminder: Call for Applications to the ICA PolComm Summer School
Participation in the Summer School will be on a competitive basis. Applications are due 17:00 GMT on Monday, 30 March 2026.
For additional information and access to the application form, see:
polcomm.github.io/summer-school/
The deadline for nominations for the APSA PolComm Award, the "Excellence in Political Communication Mentorship Award," has been extended. Nominations are open until April 1.
More details at: politicalcommunication.org/awards/
We will match mentors and mentees with similar research interests. They can meet informally during #ICA26 or virtually beforehand.
Questions? Contact:
π§ Tali Aharoni (tali.aharoni@politics.ox.ac.uk) or
π§ Sandra Vera Zambrano (sandra.vera@ibero.mx) or
π§ Rico Neumann (rico.neumann@fu-berlin.de).
We are also looking for mentors who are willing to support students and early-career scholars.
If you would like to participate as a mentor, please complete this survey:
π tinyurl.com/PolCommMentor
The program is open to all division members attending ICA 2026.
If you would like to participate as a mentee, please complete the survey by 31 March 2026:
π tinyurl.com/PolCommMentee
π₯Call for Mentors and Mentees
Building on last yearβs success, the ICA Political Communication Division Mentorship Program will continue in 2026.
Stack of four copies of the book "Teaching Political Communication"
'Teaching Political Communication' is now available! More than 40 contributors offer crucial pedagogical reflections, practical insights, and a host of creative activities and approaches to try out. Details here: www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/tea...
Feeling very happy that this new book has just been published. It was a true pleasure writing this with @pvanaelst.bsky.social, @luisagehle.bsky.social, Christian Schemer and Alon Zoizner.
And it is open access until March 11, so get it now :-)!
@polcomm.bsky.social @snsoroka.bsky.social
Participation is competitive.
To apply, submit:
β’ Application form
β’ CV
β’ Political communication research proposal or extended abstract (max. 3 pages)
β’ Recommendation letter from an academic referee
An immersive week of training & mentoring featuring master classes and discussions with:
@cbaden.bsky.social
Stephen Coleman
Dam Hee Kim
Regina Lawrence
Jorg Matthes
Patricia Moy
fei βchrisβ shen
Lone Sorensen
@taliastroud.bsky.social
@sebavalenz.bsky.social
@claesdevreese.bsky.social
β Call for Applications - ICA PolComm Summer School 2026
π University of Leeds
π 13β17 July
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Deadline: 17:00 GMT, Monday, 30 March 2026
π’ Cohort selected by: 15 April 2026
Full details: polcomm.github.io/summer-school/
π¨ Just a handful of days left, DL March 1!π¨
π₯ Walter Lippmann Award for Best Published Article in the field of political communication (2025)π₯
SELF NOMINATIONS WELCOME & EASY: Just send me email with article
@apsa.bsky.social @polcomm.bsky.social @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social @ascor.bsky.social
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Eligibility:
β’ Presenting authors of a paper accepted by the Political Communication Division
β’ Usually only one presenting author per paper can receive a grant
Questions? Contact Rico Neumann (rico.neumann@fu-berlin.de)
π£ Extension of Deadline for Travel Grants Applications!
We invite applications for travel grants from ICA attendees without sufficient funding. These grants are especially directed at students and junior scholars from Tier B/C.
Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I'm chairing the brand new "Excellence in Mentoring in Political Communication" award, with @lpargyle.bsky.social, Michael Chan and Dan Myers--please nominate scholars who you believe have supported the next generation of scholars through advising and other forms of mentorship!
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Iβm chairing the Thomas E. Patterson Best Dissertation Award in Political Communication committee. The award recognizes the best dissertation successfully defended in 2025.
Please nominate your students and forward this call to colleagues working in political communication.
π¨ Two weeks left π¨
Walter Lippmann Award for Best Published Article in the field of political communication (2025)
SELF NOMINATIONS WELCOME! Just send me email with link to article
@apsa.bsky.social @polcomm.bsky.social @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social @ascor.bsky.social
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β° Reminder: Only two weeks left to submit nominations for an APSA Political Communication Section Award!
#APSA #PolComm
The APSA Political Communication section is accepting nominations for its annual awards. Please send nominations directly to the chair of each committee.
π More details on awards, committee, and eligibility criteria:
politicalcommunication.org/awards/
Eligibility:
β’ Presenting authors of a paper accepted by the Political Communication Division
β’ Usually only one presenting author per paper can receive a grant
Questions? Contact Rico Neumann (rico.neumann@fu-berlin.de)
#ICA26 #PolComm
π£ Travel Grants β ICA Political Communication Division
We invite applications for travel grants from ICA attendees without sufficient funding. These grants are especially directed at students and junior scholars from Tier B/C.
Apply here: forms.gle/iL6asnCvBF7x...
π’ Call for Papers | Communication and the Public
Special Issue: Co-Producing Environmental Publics: Technology, Communication & Ecological Transformation
ποΈ Abstract deadline: 20 March 2026
Please RT & share with interested colleagues ππ£