GAAS PolSci Conference 2027

The Political Science Section of the German Association for American Studies (GAAS) is the professional organization for researchers in Germany whose work concentrates of the politics of the United States. In partnership with the Atlantische Akademie, we seek papers for presentation at our forthcoming annual conference. The conference brings together leading political scientists and interdisciplinary scholars from across Germany, Europe, and beyond. The conference is a space of rigorous scholarship in all fields of US politics, serving as the central hub of an international community of researchers at all stages of their careers.

We seek papers that offer empirical, theoretical, or methodological contributions to the study of political science in relation to the United States. Submissions from all thematic, methodological, and subject areas are welcome. We particularly welcome submissions from early career researchers, including advanced MA students, Ph.D. candidates, and postdoctoral researchers. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Political institutions
• Political behavior
• Parties and representation
• Identity (including race and ethnic politics, gender, sexuality)
• Public policy and administration
• Political communication
• International relations and security
• The politics of technology
• The future of democracy
• Political theory
• Methodological developments

To apply, please email a proposal containing a paper title, list of authors and their institutions, up to five keywords, and a 200 word abstract to gaaspolsci[@]gsnas.fu-berlin.de by 15^th January 2027. Accepted papers will be notified by 5^th February 2027. Full papers will be due by 28^th April 2027 to allow discussants time to provide detailed feedback