Summer Academy
About Us
What is CAPE?
The annual CAPE Summer Academy is designed to introduce the APE framework to interested graduate students and junior faculty, facilitate in-depth discussions around several key areas within APE, and create opportunities for participants to share work in progress and get feedback on research designs or proposals.
2026 Academy WebpageMore details about the upcoming academy and application process will be available in early 2027
The CAPE Summer Academy is designed to introduce the APE framework to the next generation of scholars and to foster a robust research community. We invite applications from advanced graduate students (ABD), postdoctoral associates, and junior faculty. Funding for travel, meals, and lodging will be provided for all selected participants.
Participants in this intensive workshop will have the opportunity to:
- Learn the foundations of the APE framework and its approach to central topics in political science.
- Participate in guided discussions with leading faculty members whose research spans several key aspects of APE including race, local governance and housing, labor politics, political parties, and American political institutions.
- Present working papers or research designs and receive feedback from senior facilitating scholars working on similar topics.
- Join a community of other scholars interested in pursuing research on vital issues related to the American political economy.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Alumni Testimonials
The CAPE Summer Academy creates a space where early-career scholars can have relaxed, substantive conversations.
The Consortium on the American Political Economy (CAPE) has been pivotal to my development as a scholar.
Participating in the CAPE Summer Academy in 2023 was one of the most formative experiences of my graduate training.
CAPE and the APE community have been not only an intellectual home, but also a space that continues to shape my research agenda.
The CAPE Academy proved transformative for both my intellectual development and career trajectory.
I cannot recommend the CAPE Summer Academy enough! It is truly a gem of a program.
After the first day at the academy, it was clear to me that the CAPE community did not shy away from the big questions.
CAPE opened my eyes to a broad community of scholars and a new lens to study American public policy.
Questions? Scroll down to learn about previous summer academies in the event-archive or email us at info@americanpoliticaleconomy.org
We look forward to eager applicants and an enriching event!
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