Call for Blog Posts by Early Career Researchers! The ISPP Early Career Committee are seeking blog posts based on empirical research conducted by early-career researchers. Selected blog posts will be published on the Political Psychology Medium page. Deadline: 20th March 2026 Requirements: 1 Based on empirical research (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods). 2 Lead author must be an early career researcher. 3 May be based on published or unpublished work. Submissions must include: 1 Main text (<1000 words, excl. references & author bio). 2 Authors and affiliations. 3 Brief author biography. 4 DOI (if based on published work). Optional: Figures, appendices. Submissions can be sent to ispp.ecc@gmail.com.

‼️ Attention Early Career Researchers!

📖 The Early Career Committee are seeking #BlogPosts based on empirical research (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods) lead by ECRs.

👇 Details below - submissions can be sent to ispp.ecc@gmail.com by 20th March 2025.

Brilliant and much-needed paper, by the brave Anna Kende and József Pántya, examining how we can protect academic freedom in illiberal political contexts. It’s a must-read.

🔗 doi.org/10.1002/ejsp...

After a few years of academic wandering, I’m finally (hopefully) settling down and starting a new postdoc at Örebro University, Sweden - thanks to Marie Curie :)
www.oru.se/english/empl...

Check out the paper here: shorturl.at/wbz9O

Our paper on teachers’ role in preventing gender-based violence is out!

We looked at what drives or limits teachers in Italy & Hungary (where the government adores this topic) when organizing GBV-prevention activities—from self-efficacy & moral responsibility to barriers like training & politics.

Hősök a színpadon, bántalmazók az életben – Miért rajongunk értük mégis? Ha egy hírességről kiderül, hogy bántalmazó, miért nem akarjuk elhinni? A válasz a sztereotípiákban és a rajongásban rejlik.

When a famous artist or athlete commits abuse, why do we often ask first about their career, not the victim?
I spoke with WMN about the evergreen dilemma: can — or should — we separate the abuser from their art?
🔗 wmn.hu/wmn-life/655...

Great piece by Maja Kutlaca, Helena Radke & Melis Uluğ on moving psychology beyond selective allyship toward consistent global action. Well worth a read. www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Thank you, Laura, for all your support to me and early careers in the GC ✨

@metesefauysal.bsky.social @myrtop.bsky.social @derenonursal.bsky.social @yaseminulusahin.bsky.social @iniccraith.bsky.social @rtakizawa.bsky.social

My term as @polpsyispp.bsky.social ECC Chair has come to an end. It’s been a great experience and honor to serve, especially alongside this fantastic group.

Here’s a (not-so-great but very real) photo from our ECC dinner — full of good conversations and laughter.

Thank you all for this year! 💙

Wooow, congrats 👏👏👏

Wow, what an amazing one this was. ✨

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🗓️ Save the Date: Roundtable on Dismantling Racism & Global Exclusion in Publishing.

Join us on June 20, 15:00 CEST, to discuss the challenges & roadmaps for early career researchers, reviewers & editors in #PoliticalPsychology.

🔗 Register for reminders: elteppk.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Our latest ISPP Early Career Committee newsletter just dropped—it's about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), democracy, and the resilience of marginalized communities in increasingly challenging times.

Give it a read—it’s worth it. It will be 8 minutes well spent today :)

Come and join us, we are fun, I promise :)

Every time we discuss these topics, I walk away with new insights. Let’s keep organizing events like this and spreading the message that research shouldn’t be exclusively WEIRD!

Incel forum users arrive angry—and their language gets more extreme over time A study of incel forum activity reveals high levels of anger and violent language, with users bringing these tendencies with them from elsewhere online.

Incel forum users arrive angry—and their language gets more extreme over time

Under Pressure, Psychology Accreditation Board Suspends Diversity Standards As the Trump administration threatens to strip accrediting bodies of their power, many are scrambling to purge diversity requirements.

Extremely disappointing & cowardly. The American Psychological Association is rescinding diversity requirements. Not due to any actual mandate from the federal government, but only because it may *someday* face pressure from the government www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/h...

Creating inclusivity in research requires reflection and engagement from everyone—now more than ever.

Save the date for this roundtable on Including Minority Voices in Research to better understand the why and the how of inclusive research practices.

📢 Apply Now: ISPP 2025 Early Career Scholars Travel Awards!

ISPP is offering travel awards to support early career researchers attending #ISPP2025 in Prague. Don't miss this opportunity!

🔗 More info: ispp.org/funding/trav...

#AcademicFunding #PoliticalPsychology

We stand with Ukraine.

“We condemn the morally reprehensible position of the Hungarian Government, which is seeking to impose a ceasefire or 'peace' on Ukraine without practicable conditions or guarantees.“

ukrajnainyilatkozat.github.io

Had such a great hands-on workshop on open science and data handling with Sarah Zahreddine organised by ISPP ECC @polpsyispp.bsky.social. It made me more confident with data, and showed how small, seemingly irrelevant things matter. The FAIR principles finally got real, practical meaning.

I love this initiative!
Contact these research labs if you want to get more feedback or new perspectives on your research. Also a great opportunity to start collaborations.

Join us for our Mentoring Lunch at #ISPP2025!

This is a fantastic chance to connect with experienced scholars and professionals, share ideas, and receive tailored career advice in a friendly setting.

🔗 Learn more here: ispp.eventsair.com/ispp-2025-an...

#PoliticalPsychology #Mentoring