Registration

Decision notifications

Decision notifications regarding abstract submissions will be sent out by email by 10 May 2026.

You can register and attend without presenting a paper or poster.

Registration instructions

To attend, you must register through the online store of the University of Manchester.

Complete the following steps:

1. Open the online store link for the conference.

2. Select the full or discounted conference registration fee as applicable.

3. Add optional workshops from our list of training workshops. Descriptions for the workshops can be found on the training workshops page. Please ensure you do not book multiple workshops taking place at the same time.

4. Click on "Add to basket", then "Proceed to Checkout".

5. Register or log in with your email address.

6. Pay using the secure online card payment system.

The registration deadline is 6 July 2026 at midnight (British Summer Time). Registrations cannot be processed after this date, unfortunately.

Please note that workshops can only be booked during conference registration. Workshops cannot be booked separately later. To book workshops, you must also register for the conference. Each workshop has a maximum capacity of 50 places (first come, first serve).

Registration fees

We are happy to offer heavily subsidised rates due to generous support by the Hallsworth Conference Fund:

• Workshop registration, full rate: £60 per workshop

• Workshop registration, discounted rate: £40 per workshop

• Conference registration, full rate: £100

• Conference registration, discounted rate: £60

PhD students, postdocs, and junior faculty members on fixed-term non-tenure-track contracts are eligible for the discounted rate.

Stipends and travel grants

The Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research (CMI), one of our partners, offers between 10 and 20 CMI Conference Stipends to cover the registration and workshop fees for local PhD students and early-career researchers at the University of Manchester. Please find details under CMI Conference Stipends.

The APSA Political Networks Section, one of the organising partners, offers 10 APSA Travel Grants for students and postdocs from North America. Please find details under APSA travel grants.

Terms and conditions

Cancellation of a Conference or Event by the University: The University of Manchester reserves the right to cancel a Conference or Event or any associated event at its sole discretion. In the event of such a cancellation the University will refund the value of the booking or any ticket sold upon proof of purchase. The University expressly excludes any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages howsoever arising as a result of such cancellation and will not, for example, be responsible for any travel or accommodation costs incurred. In the event of cancellation, the University will use reasonable endeavours to publicise the cancellation and details will be posted on the website associated with the Conference or event. Attendees are responsible for checking this information prior to the event. Wherever possible, the University will endeavour to contact delegates by email in the event of cancellation.

Cancellation by you: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds on bookings. We would, however, be happy to transfer the booking to another name, should you wish to send someone in your place; please just notify us at polinetworks2026@gmail.com.