Dear colleagues, This is a simple reminder about the upcoming pre-EPSA European Political Institutions Conference (EPIC) that will take place in Madrid in June. The deadline for submitting your abstract is on Feb 15, 2025. Best, Damien and Pedro ———————————————— Dear colleagues, We are excited to announce a call for papers for the European Political Institutions Conference (EPIC!) that will take place at University Carlos III of Madrid as part of the pre-EPSA programme on June 25, 2025. This pre-conference aims to gather research on political institutions broadly defined. We welcome submissions that study a variety of topics, including but not limited to: - Democratic and autocratic regimes - Electoral systems - Government forms and structures - Parliamentary rules The papers can cover any geographical and temporal context, and use any research method. Our goal is to foster a dynamic exchange of ideas and promote cutting-edge and diverse research on political institutions. We encourage applications from scholars from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to ethnic minorities, women, and non-binary individuals. To apply, please submit an abstract of your paper by February 15, 2025 to damien.bol@sciencespo.fr <mailto:damien.bol@sciencespo.fr>. We look forward to receiving your submissions and hope to see you in Madrid for what promises to be an engaging and insightful event! Best regards, Damien Bol (Sciences Po Paris) Pedro Riera (UC3M) -- Damien Bol CEVIPOF, Sciences Po Paris www.damienbol.eu