PAPERSS Seminar Series

PAPERSS (Pre- and Post-doctoral Empirical Research in Social Sciences) was founded in 2024 by PhD students at the University Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M). The seminar series aims to provide a platform for PhD students and early scholars to present their research and engage in academic discussions.

This seminar series conceives social science research as broadly as you can imagine, with a particular focus on the disciplines of Political Science and Sociology, which dominate our department. While keeping a particular focus on quantitative research, qualitative research is also appreciated.

These seminars are open and welcoming to the international academic community, although we particularly encourage Spain-related early career scholars to apply. We will give priority PhD students from UC3M and other universities.

Submissions across a broad spectrum of topics are welcomed, such as:

• Political behavior

• (Historical) Political economy

• Comparative politics

• Gender studies

• Social stratification

• Sociology of education

• Applied economics

Proposals on other topics will also be considered.

At least two calls during the year will be opened: in September and December. Proposals throughout the year will also be considered for acceptance. Although we intend to conduct in-person seminars, online presentation options are also available to accommodate participants. Occasionally, this seminar will feature talks by senior scholars.

All members of the University Carlos III de Madrid are very welcome to attend. It may also be open to an external audience upon request. The calendar will be announced at the beginning of each term to the members of the mailing list. You can find the schedule on this webpage. 

Please contact the organizers of PAPERSS, Álvaro San Román and Jose Maycas, through: paperss.seminars[at]gmail.com to be added to the mailing list and receive further information.