Research Groups

ENPA Research Groups (RGs) study a diverse range of topics in public administration, public policy and public management research. In line with the overall mission of ENPA, we provide a platform for existing research communities to engage with ENPA, and for new research communities to be established. ENPA can provide logistical support including website and conference organisation. RGs will meet at the ENPA annual conference, where there will be panels, workshops and other events for their members. Also, throughout the year, RGs can organize any activities they consider relevant to achieve the goal of building vibrant research communities.

For more information about each Research Group, click the respective button in the list below.

ENPA will also host a series of innovative Thematic Panels at its Annual Conference. Details of the 11 Thematic Panels accepted for the 2026 conference in Bucharest can be found here.


ENPA Doctoral Seminar

If you are an aspiring public administration researcher currently pursuing a doctoral degree, we warmly invite you to take part in the ENPA Doctoral Seminar. Whether you are refining an established research agenda or still exploring where your interests fit best, the seminar offers in-depth feedback on your paper and interactive group work designed to help you build a strong peer support network.

ENPA Doctoral Seminar

List of Research Groups

Behavioral Public Administration
e-Government
Ethics & Integrity
Francophone workshop in ENPA
Legal Perspectives on Public Administration
Nonprofit governance and management
Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Policymaking Dynamics
Politics and Governance of Health and Social Care
Politics and Management of Policing and Public Safety
Public Administration, Technology, and Innovation
Public Participation and Co-Production
Public Personnel Policies
Public Sector Accounting and Financial Management
Public Sector Communication and Branding
Public Sector Organizations
Public Sector Performance and Value(s)
Research-Based Knowledge Dissemination in Public Administration
Sociology of the State in Europe Institutions, Processes & Reforms
Strategy and policy management for public value