European Regional Science Association

01/04/2026

📚 New Issue Released – Papers in Regional Science

The April 2026 issue (Vol. 105, Issue 2) of Papers in Regional Science is now available.

Discover new research on:
✔️ Health shocks and political outcomes
✔️ Housing supply and taxation
✔️ Decentralization and development
✔️ Cultural participation in cities
✔️ Labour markets and unemployment
✔️ Digital inclusion and spatial inequality

🔗 Read the full issue:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/papers-in-regional-science/vol/105/issue/2

An essential read for anyone interested in regional science and spatial economics.

25/03/2026

⏳ Reminder: Only 3 days left to apply!

Don’t miss your chance to join the 39th ERSA Summer School 2026:

📍 Covilhã, Portugal
📅 21–26 June 2026

This Summer School is designed for PhD students and young researchers interested in regional science and sustainable development.

✨ What you’ll get:
• Feedback from leading international scholars
• Opportunity to present your research
• Networking with researchers from around the world

👥 Only 25 places available

⏳ Deadline: 28 March 2026

⚠️ Please note: You must complete your application and upload all required documents for it to be considered.

🔗 Apply here:

The European Regional Science Association, in collaboration with the University of Beira Interior (UBI), the NECE – Research Centre for Business Sciences, and the Associação Portuguesa para o Desenvolvimento Regional (APDR), is pleased to announce the organisation of the 39th ERSA Summer School...

23/03/2026

📢 ERSA Prize in Regional Science 2026 awarded to Professor André Torre

ERSA and the ERSA Prize Committee are pleased to announce that the ERSA Prize 2026 has been awarded to Professor André Torre.

Prof. Torre is a Distinguished Research Professor at INRAE (National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment), University of Paris-Saclay, and AgroParisTech. He is also a Fellow of the Regional Science Association International, a Member of Academia Europaea, and of the French Academy of Agriculture.

His research has made a significant contribution to regional science, particularly in the analysis of proximity relations and their role in territorial development. His work spans key areas such as:
• Local interactions between innovative firms and organizations
• Land use, urban–rural and political conflicts
• Local dimensions of the circular economy

With more than 200 articles and around 25 books, Prof. Torre has played a major role in advancing the spatial and institutional understanding of regional dynamics.

He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the R***e d’Économie Régionale et Urbaine and Journal of Regional and Urban Economics, and holds several leadership roles, including Director of the COFECUB program and President of the INRAE Center of Corsica.

Prof. Torre is also a former President of ERSA and ASRDLF.

🏆 The ERSA Prize will be awarded on 28 August 2026 during the Closing Session of the 65th ERSA Congress in Sofia.

13/03/2026

📢 Apply to the 39th ERSA Summer School 2026

The European Regional Science Association (ERSA) is pleased to announce the 39th ERSA Summer School, organised in collaboration with the University of Beira Interior (UBI), NECE – Research Centre for Business Sciences, and APDR.

📍 Covilhã, Portugal
📅 21–26 June 2026

This year’s theme focuses on:

Circular Cities, Clusters, Ecosystems and Regions: Public Policies for Sustainable Regional Development

The Summer School will bring together PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and young scholars interested in advancing their research on regional development, innovation ecosystems and public policy.

Participants will benefit from:

• Lectures by internationally recognised scholars
• Opportunities to present and discuss their research
• Networking with young researchers from around the world

⏳ Deadline to apply: 28 March 2026

🔗 Learn more and apply here:
https://ersa.eventsair.com/2026-ersa-summer-school

26/02/2026

📢 Submit Your Research to Global Challenges and Regional Science (GCRS)

ERSA’s newest journal, published by Elsevier, is already demonstrating exceptional academic performance:

✔ Immediacy Index of 1.53
✔ Fast editorial process – 100 days from submission to acceptance
✔ Strong progress toward Scopus indexation

GCRS focuses on key global challenges in Regional Science, including regional innovation, spatial analytics, sustainability, urban dynamics, and policy development.

⏳ Don’t miss the 100% APC waiver for manuscripts submitted by May 31, 2026.
After this deadline, the standard APC (USD 1,800) will apply.

GCRS Journal information: https://ersa.org/document/global-challenges-and-regional-science-gcrs/

Journal´s website: https://www.editorialmanager.com/gcrs/default.aspx

We look forward to receiving your innovative contributions.

25/02/2026

⏳ Final Reminder – 3 Days Left

The submission deadline for abstracts for the 65th ERSA Congress ( ) is approaching.

🗓 Final deadline: 28 February 2026 (23:59 CET)

This is the final extension. No further extensions will be granted.

Join us in Sofia, Bulgaria (25–28 August 2026) and present your research at the largest international congress in regional science.

👉 Submit your abstract or paper here:
https://ersa.eventsair.com/ersa2026/call-for-abstracts

We look forward to welcoming you to .

19/02/2026

GfR Winterseminar 2026 location: Grillhof, Innsbruch-Igls

19/02/2026

Congratulations to Dieter Pennerstorfer, newly elected President of GfR, the German speaking section of ERSA.

19/02/2026

🔔 Call for Abstracts Extension Announced

Due to numerous requests, the submission deadline for abstracts for the 65th ERSA Congress has been extended to:

🗓 28 February 2026

⚠️ This is the final extension. No further extensions will be granted.

Join us in Sofia, Bulgaria (25–28 August 2026) and present your research at the largest international congress in regional science.

The ERSA Congress offers a unique opportunity to:
• Share your research
• Receive valuable feedback
• Connect with the global regional science community

👉 Submit your abstract or paper here:
https://ersa.eventsair.com/ersa2026/call-for-abstracts

We look forward to welcoming you to .

It is my great honor to welcome you to the 65th ERSA Congress in Sofia, under the theme “Global Challenges and Regional Responses in a Transition Era.” This slogan reflects both the controversy and the opportunities of our time, and Sofia is the right place to host this debate. As a vibrant Euro...

18/02/2026

Winterseminar of GfR, the German Speaking Section of ERSA, Vill-Igls, February 15-20, 2026.

18/02/2026

📢 Applications are now open for the 39th ERSA Summer School 2026!

📍 Covilhã, Portugal
📅 21–26 June 2026

Theme:
Circular Cities, Clusters, Ecosystems and Regions: Public Policies for Sustainable Regional Development

The Summer School brings together Ph.D. students, post-doctoral researchers, and early career scholars to present their work, receive expert feedback, and expand their international network.

👥 Limited to 25 participants

Apply here:
https://ersa.eventsair.com/2026-ersa-summer-school