MANCEPT Workshops 2026

MANCEPT Workshops 2026: Call for Convenors

Conference Dates: 2nd-4th September 2026

Call for Convenors Deadline: 9th February 2026  

The MANCEPTWorkshops is an annual conference in political theory, organised under the auspices of the Manchester Centre for Political Theory. The conference offers academics an opportunity to come together in a series of workshops to develop specialised work and engage in lively philosophical discussion. Attracting scholars throughout the world, the conference is now established as a leading international forum dedicated to the development of research in all subfields of political theory.  

We are now accepting applications for workshop convenors. Convenors coordinate and chair individual panels at the Workshops. The Workshops are distinctive in creating a space for both small group discussions focused on tightly defined topics, while simultaneously providing opportunities for engaging with theorists working on the widest possible range of areas in Political and Moral Philosophy.  

Please note that the MANCEPT Workshops is fully in-person, with no hybrid or online-only component. This decision has been made with a view to facilitating engaging and lively discussion, with less time taken up with troubleshooting tech issues. Bursaries are available to speakers and will be awarded on the basis of need. Further details and instructions on how to apply for a bursary will be released in due course.  

To apply to convene a panel, please submit a short abstract (maximum 500 words) through the Application Form 

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Accepted panels will then be advertised on our website.   For more information about the MANCEPT Workshops, please visit our new website (link below). 

If you have any questions, please e-mail the Workshops organisers Maurits Bekkers, Timothy Siew, and Anthony McMullin at:   [email protected]