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ECPR Winter School, KU Leuven and Online, 6 – 11 February 2023

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Winter School

6 – 11 February 2023, KU Leuven and Online

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Winter School in Research Methods and Techniques
3 – 9 February 2024

KU Leuven, Belgium

Our Winter School in Methods and Techniques 2023 successfully brought together over 260 students and early-career researchers at KU Leuven and online for a jam-packed week of expertly delivered methods training.

What we offer

Expertly delivered courses
Your very own digital learning environment
Opportunities to discuss your project with your Instructor
Pre-recorded content
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For every career stage

We cater to students, early career scholars and beyond. Whether you're just getting started with a specific method or simply need a refresher, we've got a course for you.

For every project

Our courses cover variance-based, case-based and interpretive methods and techniques. Select and combine courses to meet the demands of any project.

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We are pleased to confirm that our Winter School 2024 will be taking place on 3 - 9 February at KU Leuven, Belgium.

If you're looking for reasearch methods training a little sooner, be sure to check out our Summer School in Methods and Techniques 2024. Course offering will be confirmed early March.

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