31st International Conference of Europeanists
June 25-27, 2025, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Registration is now open for the 2025 Conference in Philadelphia: “Legacies and Ruptures: Making Sense of Europe.” Early bird registration rates will be available until April 22nd.
The Council for European Studies is a membership based association at Temple University that connects scholars, universities, and organizations in European Studies across the Atlantic and beyond. CES hosts an annual conference, the International Conference of Europeanists, plans events and networking opportunities, and offers grants and awards to support innovative research in the field of European Studies. We offer both individual and institutional memberships that provide access to CES awards, publications, and programs.
CES membership fees directly support our grants, awards, and programs.
Conferences and Events
CES hosts the International Conference of Europeanists (now in its 31st year), as well as annual lectures, online webinars, and networking events.
Check out our upcoming conferences and events! Next stop: Philadelphia, June 25-27, 2025
Publications
EuropeNow
CES is the publisher of EuropeNow, an interdisciplinary online journal of ideas, art, teaching, and politics related to Europe. Read it today!
Book Series: Understanding Europe
Understanding Europe Book Series with Agenda Publishing
In support of its mission to produce, support, and recognize outstanding, multi-disciplinary research on Europe through a wide range of programs and initiatives, CES has launched a new book series that will publish scholarly research on all aspects of European Studies. Under the editorial guidance of Professor Mark Vail, the series will mirror CES’ commitment to supporting research that plays a critical role in understanding contemporary Europe, its nation states, institutions, and societies.
Campus Spotlights
Institutional members of CES’s Academic Consortium have the opportunity to be featured in a Campus Spotlight on EuropeNow. Campus spotlights highlight how institutions are erasing the gap between classroom learning and real-world impact.
Read the latest Campus Spotlight here.
Grants and Awards
CES offers an array of grants, fellowships, and awards, including the SAE-CES Pre-dissertation fellowship, the Carolina de Miguel Moyer Young Scholar Award, and the European Studies Book Award
Read more about our open funding calls and award winners!
Research Networks
CES supports 17 different research networks on topics including transnational memory, race and racism, political economy, and European Culture. Each research network hosts events and workshops, awards research prizes, and more.
Announcements
Conference Report: 32nd International Conference of Europeanists, Dublin Ireland
Hosted by the University College Dublin | Dublin, Ireland | June 16–18, 2026 The 2026 CES conference, the 32nd annual International Conference of Europeanists, brought
CFP: Workshop: Parties as Gatekeepers or Facilitators of Change? The Representation of Women in Politics
Call for Papers Workshop: Parties as Gatekeepers or Facilitators of Change? The Representation of Women in Politics 3-4 December 2026, University of Luxembourg Deadline: August
Postdoc in European Union Politics, Salzburg Centre for European Union Studies
Deadline: September 23, 2026 Link to full posting: https://karriere.plus.ac.at/en/jobs/5888c42e-327a-4234-a845-6b76deefb3fb Your Responsibilities Admission Requirements The application should include the following documents: The selection process will be
CES Webinar: Growth, Democracy or Climate Action? The New Political Trilemma of Advanced Capitalism with Aidan Regan
When: September 16, 2026 at 10:00am EDT/4pm CET Where: Zoom Speakers: Aidan Regan (University College Dublin) Topic: Growth, Democracy or Climate Action? The New Political
Postdoctoral Fellow, Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia, University of Michigan
Deadline: October 15, 2026 The Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow (recent PhD) with expertise in modern/contemporary Ukraine and
Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Group on Technology and Statehood, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG)
Deadline: September 18, 2026 The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG) conducts basic research on the governance of modern societies. It aims
Postdoc in Political Economy, IE University
Deadline: October 30, 2026 Link to application: https://careers-ieedu.icims.com/jobs/3160/postdoctoral-researcher-%28mixed-methods%29/job?mobile=false&width=1230&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240 Overview IE University’s School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs (SPEGA) is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join its team!
2026 Prize Winners
CES is proud to celebrate the winners of the 2026 CES awards and prizes. SAE-CES Pre-Dissertation Fellowship 2026 Winner: Ava Rawson (Oxford University) for their
Associate Editor, Journal of European Public Policy
Deadline: September 15, 2026 Link to posting: https://editorresources.taylorandfrancis.com/editor_recruitment/6663/ We are looking for an Associate Editor with expertise in European politics with a focus on public
Mission
The mission of the Council for European Studies (CES) is to produce, support, and recognize outstanding, multi-disciplinary research on Europe through a wide range of programs and initiatives.
Membership
Being a Member of the Council for European Studies (CES) is testament to one’s professional dedication to the study of Europe and provides an unparalleled opportunity to support and influence the future of the field.
CES offers membership to both individuals and institutions. Membership includes many benefits such as eligibility for grants and awards, publication access, research resources, and more.