3rd International Conference on
Political Science Coimbra

"Opportunities and Challenges"

Abstract Submit Date :

Important Dates
  • Paper/Abstract submission deadline : 16th April 2026
  • Notification of acceptance : Within 07 Days (+/-3)
  • Full paper submission deadline : 16th June 2026
  • Registration Deadline : 22nd June 2026
  • Conference Date :
Scope

Political Theory & Political Philosophy

  • Classical and contemporary political thought
  • Democratic theory, justice, freedom, equality
  • Ideologies, power, and authority
  • Normative analysis and philosophical foundations of politics

Comparative Politics

  • Comparative analysis of political systems
  • Electoral systems and party politics
  • State formation and regime change
  • Federalism, decentralisation, and institutional dynamics

International Relations & Global Politics

  • International security and peace studies
  • Diplomacy, conflict resolution, mediation
  • Global governance, international organisations
  • Regional studies and global power structures

Public Policy & Public Administration

  • Policy formulation, implementation and evaluation
  • Public sector management and governance reform
  • Welfare state, health policy, education policy
  • Evidence-based policymaking and governance




Political Behaviour & Public Opinion

  • Voting behaviour and electoral psychology
  • Political participation and civic engagement
  • Media, communication and political persuasion
  • Identity politics, nationalism and social movements

Governance, Law & Human Rights

  • Constitutional law and political institutions
  • Rule of law, accountability and transparency
  • Human rights, civil liberties and justice systems
  • Corruption, accountability and anti-corruption policies

Security Studies & Strategic Affairs

  • National and international security challenges
  • Terrorism, counter-terrorism and insurgencies
  • Strategic studies and defence policies
  • Cybersecurity, hybrid warfare and emerging threats

Development, Environment & Political Economy

  • Political economy of development and inequality
  • Environmental policy and climate governance
  • Sustainable development and global cooperation
  • Resource politics and economic transformation


Registration Fees
Participant Amount
Delegate Presenter / Author (Oral) 290 EURO
Delegate Student Presenter / Author (Oral) 260 EURO
Virtual Delegate 230 EURO
Accompanying Person / Delegate Listener 260 EURO
Poster & Additional Paper 175 EURO
Important Dates
  • Paper/Abstract submission deadline
    16th April 2026
  • Notification of acceptance
    Within 07 Days (+/-3)
  • Full paper submission deadline
    16th June 2026
  • Registration Deadline
    22nd June 2026
  • Conference Date
Note

Early Notification of Acceptance for Abstract/Papers submitted before the deadline will be provided on a rolling basis (within 21 days on a FIFO basis)