European Consortium for Political Research

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Black, white and grey infographic from ECPR membership benefits across the research journey stages.

The main body of the infographic is divided into four key stages: Research, Develop, Lead, and Publish. Under 'Research', benefits include discounted methods training, Open Access journals, and book discounts, plus automatic membership of Groups and Networks.

'Develop' offers discounted research events, event funding opportunities, and peer feedback/collaboration.

'Lead' provides opportunities to chair Sections and Workshops, engage in governance and committee roles, and receive prizes and recognition.

Finally, 'Publish' details APC-free publishing in ECPR journals, greater visibility, reach, and impact, and editorial opportunities. Each benefit is accompanied by a simple line-art icon.

Black, white and grey infographic from ECPR highlighting the membership value.

Average cost £18/affiliate, average value £28/affiliate. Last year reinvested £1M (discounts), £33K (APC waivers), £48K (funding), £31K (job postings).

Black, white and grey infographic summarising ECPR's 2025 Membership Survey Insights: 1,740 respondents from 83 countries. A bar chart shows the breakdown of respondents by career stage: 45% early career, 27% mid-career, 17% senior researcher, and 11% other.

The central heading reads 'You told us what matters' with key areas shown below: Value, Trust, Community, and Access.