Join the PGN Committee for 2025-2026
Nominations are open for prospective candidates to the 2025/26 Postgraduate Network (PGN) Committee.
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Postgraduate Network (PGN)
Our Postgraduate Network (PGN) enhances the membership experience for PhD students and early career researchers. We organise events, career development and funding opportunities. Membership is free for BISA members and you’ll meet like-minded people on the same journey. Many of our members say they’ve remained in contact with colleagues they met at the PGN throughout their career. The PGN is student led, run by a committee.
News and analysis
BISA at 50: Reflections and perspectives - Finding our voice and bridging the gap
We asked some #BISA2025 delegates to share their reflections of the conference in Belfast.
IR career starters - July 2025
300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
IR career starters - June 2025
300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
IR career starters - May 2025
Over 350 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations
BISA PGN Conference 2025 Programme
The BISA PGN Conference final programme is now available!
Event summary: Publishing your first research article
Professor Maria Mälksoo led a workshop on publishing your first research article for the PGN.
IR career starters - April 2025
214 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Past events
Postgraduate Network (PGN) Conference: Emerging knowledge from emerging researchers
The PGN announces our in-person conference at the University of Edinburgh, 8-9 May 2025.
Publishing your first research article
Maria Mälksoo will unpack the intricacies of academic publishing and offer guidance for first-timers
PGN workshop: What is academic writing and how to get better at it
Join us in this participative workshop to reflect on our writing process and consider new techniques
AI and academia: Navigating the future of research and teaching
Explore the evolving role of AI in academia, with expert insights on both research and pedagogy.
Navigating fellowships and post-doctoral pathways
An engaging online event focused on navigating postdocs, fellowships, and grant applications.
Teaching for the first time: Overcoming challenges and embracing innovative methods
Gain practical insights on common challenges, fostering engagement and creative teaching techniques.
Postgraduate Network Touchbase Wednesday
Meet the new PGN committee and have your say on what events you would like to see this year.
Postgraduate Network Virtual Conference
The programme for the PGN conference - Emerging Trends in Global Politics - is out now.
Pursuing a career outside of academia
The PGN brings you a workshop on various career options outside academia with 3 excellent speakers.
Ethics and innovation: Navigating social media and AI in academic research
This PGN event focuses on ethical dimensions and innovative applications of social media and AI.
Postgraduate Network writing workshop
Postgraduate Network Writing Workshop
Postgraduate Network writing workshop - CANCELLED
Postgraduate Network Writing Workshop
Discussion on Postdocs, Fellowships and Grant applications
An engaging online event focused on navigating postdocs, fellowships, and grant applications.
PGN Touchbase Wednesday
Meet the new PGN committee and have your say on what events you will like to see this year.
BISA PGN: Navigating Conferences
Navigating academic conferences
Demystifying the academic publishing process
Demystifying the academic publishing process
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