Inside EPIS: Structure, Standards, and Best Practices
The EPIS Guideline is a comprehensive resource designed to ensure consistency and clarity across all aspects of our organisation's work. It enables us to maintain the rigour and professionalism that underpin our contribution to the fact-based foreign security and defence policy debate.
Your reference for everything EPIS
Whether you are a new Fellow trying to understand how EPIS works, or an experienced researcher looking for the correct citation format — the EPIS Guideline has what you need.
Organisational Structure
A clear overview of all EPIS branches, groups, and leadership roles — helping Fellows understand where they fit within the broader EPIS ecosystem.
Publication Style Guide
Detailed formatting standards for all EPIS publications — including citation style, heading hierarchy, abstract requirements, and word count guidelines by format.
Writing Best Practices
Editorial guidance on argumentation, evidence use, policy analysis methodology, and the standards expected of professional-quality research publications.
Quality Standards
The rigour and professionalism that underpin all EPIS work, including peer-review processes, editorial oversight, and the criteria for publication approval.
Get the EPIS Guideline
The EPIS Guideline is publicly available for download. It is updated regularly to reflect changes in organisational structure and publication standards.
Our team is happy to help
For questions about the Guideline, publication standards, or how to contribute to EPIS, reach out to the Board of Directors.