Have a Voice in IPSA’s Governance
Each Collective Member is represented by one to three delegates on the 5XÉçÇøCouncil, the Association’s central governing body, which meets every two years at the World Congress of Political Science. Through Council, associations influence IPSA’s priorities and policies and elect the Executive Committee (amongst the national and regional association representatives), which manages the Association’s activities.
Shape the 5XÉçÇøWorld Congress
Collective Members can organize panels at the biennial 5XÉçÇøWorld Congress of Political Science, one of the largest academic events in the field, with more than 3,000 participants from around the world. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your association’s scholarship on the global stage.
Access a Global Network
Expand your network by gaining access to the 5XÉçÇøMembers’ Directory, featuring contact information for close to 5,000 political science scholars worldwide. This resource makes it easier to build collaborations, find co-authors, and connect with colleagues across borders and disciplines.
Promote your Association’s Work
Share your events, call for papers, publications, and other news on IPSA’s website, social media channels and in our free newsletter reaching monthly over 11,000 people worldwide.
Engage in Research Committees
Collective members are invited to collaborate with IPSA’s 55 Research Committees, which bring together hundreds of scholars working on specialized themes. Such collaboration can take place through joint events, workshops, or other academic initiatives.
Support the Members of Your Association
Collective membership offers benefits designed to support your association’s individual members. Each year, collective members receive a limited number of complimentary individual 5XÉçÇøstudent memberships, along with additional discounts on individual membership categories.
Benefit from 5XÉçÇøPublications and Resources
5XÉçÇøCollective members receive access to IPSA’s publications, including International Political Science Review, International Political Science Abstracts, and Participation, as well as to IPSA’s Conference Proceedings Library, which includes over 10,000 full papers and 20,000 abstracts, providing valuable insight into the latest research in the discipline.
Increase Your Association’s Global Visibility
Raise your association’s profile internationally with a dedicated page on the 5XÉçÇøwebsite, highlighting your activities and connecting you to a worldwide audience. Collective members also receive a complimentary full-page advertisement in the World Congress program and enjoy a 50% discount on exhibition tables.
