Inaugural Thesis Prize
The Critical Military Studies Working Group is delighted to announce its inaugural Thesis Prize.
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Ground Level: Everyday Political Economy - podcast episode with Juanita Elias
A new podcast from Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute features our Chair, Juanita Elias.
Call for papers: Emotions in Politics and International Relations Working Group best thesis prize 2026
Nominate the best doctoral thesis on emotions in Politics and IR for our working group annual prize.
L.H.M. Ling Outstanding First Book Prize 2026 shortlist announced
Five impressive books made the list and will be judged by a committee appointed by a BISA trustee.
Academy of Social Sciences Fellow awards spring 2026
Several members of BISA have been accepted as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Call for nominations to serve on the BISA Executive Committee 2026
We're pleased to announce we have four trustee positions up for election to the Executive Committee.
IR career starters - March 2026
Over 300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR.
2026 annual BISA/FCDO Model NATO takes place in London
100 participants from 32 universities across the UK, Canada and France took part this year's Model.
BISA at International Studies Association 2026
Find out about our sponsored panels, drinks reception and other BISA activities at ISA 2026.
IR career starters - February 2026
Over 300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR.
Event summary: Careers outside academia - From PhD to practice
Insights from Dr Dan Watson and Dr Amir Fard on transitioning from a PhD into non-academic careers.
Event summary: From PhD to postdoc - Strategies, fellowships, and real-world insights
Insights from early-career researchers and academic leaders on postdoctoral pathways.
Call for abstracts - Postgraduate Network 'Meet the Editors' 2026
Apply now for one-to-one feedback on a draft paper at the BISA 2026 conference in Brighton.
Announcing our new Post-92 forum
Our new post-92 forum will connect and support Politics and IR colleagues and is led by Nick Caddick
Call for applications: Undergraduate research presentations
Apply to share your work with fellow students and academics at our UGN development day.
Call for papers: Imagining the future of research on South East Europe
The call is open for the upcoming South East Europe Working Group and LSEE workshop.
Ilan Pappe to give #BISA2026 public lecture on Gaza as an epicentre
The #BISA2026 conference in Brighton will commence with a lecture given by Professor Ilan Pappe.
Deadline extended: Call for papers - Postgraduate Network (PGN) Conference: Supporting research by emerging scholars
The PGN announces our in-person conference at Northumbria University, 30 April -01 May 2026.
Country allocations drawn for BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2026
Find out which universities are taking part in this year's Model NATO, and who they're representing.
Call for papers: New thinking and new directions for global nuclear politics
Make a submission now for the Global Nuclear Order Working Group online conference 2026.
Nuclear Politics and Security Paper Prize for Early Career Researchers – with European Journal of International Security (EJIS)
Announcing Global Nuclear Order's Paper Prize for Early Career Researchers, in conjunction with EJIS
Call for experts: Policy Lab on governance and artificial intelligence (AI)
We are bringing together leading academics and policy makers to generate insights that inform policy
BISA members awarded early-career and learning and teaching grants
We’re pleased to announce this year’s awardees and the projects they’ll be undertaking.
IR career starters - January 2026
Over 300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR.
Into 2026 - A new year grounded in our founding ambitions
BISA Director and CEO, Juliet Dryden, takes a look back at 2025 and a look ahead to 2026.
Call for papers: European Security in the Age of Trump and Putin
Submit a paper to be a part of the European Security virtual ninth annual workshop.
REF2029 update: Pause no more!
Matthew Flinders offers an update on the ending of the REF2029 ‘pause’ and the changes announced.
Take Five - 12 December 2025
Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.
Call for special issue proposals - Review of International Studies
The call for RIS special issue proposals is open. Find out more and submit yours by 24 February 2026
An update from the European Journal of International Security
Our journal brings you updates on new articles and special section papers.
A festive message from BISA Chair, Juanita Elias
BISA Chair, Juanita Elias, addresses and thanks members before the winter break begins.
Fifth annual climate negotiation simulation takes place in partnership with Chatham House
Find out what went on at this year's climate simulation and which universities won the awards.
Meet the new Foreign Policy Working Group conveners
The Foreign Policy Working Group introduce new conveners, making up the team for the next two years.
IR career starters - December 2025
Over 300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR.
Take Five - 28 November 2025
Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.
#BISA2026 War Studies Working Group keynote announced – Waging war, making peace
The War Studies Working Group keynote at #BISA2026 will be a roundtable chaired by Michael Cox.
Introducing the inaugural BISA/BFPG Undergraduate Network committee
We have appointed a brilliant group of students who will lead the through its first year.
Call for expressions of interest - BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2026
We will once again be holding a model NATO with the FCDO. Up to 29 universities can participate.
Take Five - 14 November 2025
Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.
Colonial, Postcolonial and Decolonial Paper Prize for Early Career Scholars 2025
This prize is aimed at supporting early-career members in development of peer-reviewed work.
An update from the European Journal of International Security
Our journal brings you updates on new articles and special section papers.
IR career starters - November 2025
Over 300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR.
Climate negotiation simulation 2025 keynote and countries announced
Over 30 universities from across the UK will take part alongside participants from Chatham House.
Research Directors’ Forum update: Navigating changes to UoA 19 and beyond
Read a summary of the discussion from the November 2025 Research Directors' Forum.
International Political Economy Working Group 2025 book prize winner announced
Find out who won the 2025 IPEG book prize!
South-East Europe Working Group - Call for new postgraduate convener
Could you be the next postgraduate convener for the South East Europe Working Group?
Take Five - 31 October 2025
Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.
Call for papers: Colonial, Postcolonial and Decolonial 12th annual workshop
Submit your papers for the CPD 12th annual workshop.
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