Welcome to the NKWP!
Welcome to the website of the Dutch Political Science Association (NKWP) – the beating heart of political science in the Netherlands.
We connect researchers, lecturers, and students who engage with political science in the broadest sense of the word.
This website is currently under construction. We are working on developing a renewed and user-friendly platform that will soon offer clear information about our activities, publications, and events.
In the meantime, stay updated with the latest news via our LinkedIn page!
🏆 Els Witte PhD Dissertation Prize 2026
It is with great pleasure that the NKWP congratulates Dr. Kathleen Brown (Leiden University) on winning the Els Witte PhD Dissertation Prize 2026.
After evaluating fifteen outstanding dissertations, the jury awarded the prize to her dissertation:
“Deception, risk, and evasion: The politics of sovereign debt in emerging markets.”
Read the full jury report and the shortlist of nominated candidates.
Politicologenetmaal 2026 — Ghent
The Politicologenetmaal is the annual conference for political scientists from the Netherlands and Flanders. It brings together scholars from across the discipline to present research, exchange ideas, and connect with colleagues.
Date: 11–12 June 2026
Location: Ghent, Belgium
More information:
www.politicologenetmaal.eu