Join political science scholars at the American Political Science Association’s 122nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Boston, Massachusetts, September 3–6, 2026, to address the latest scholarship in political science and explore this year’s conference theme, “Democracy Under Threat: How to Understand, Protect, and Rebuild.”
Join political science departments for the third annual APSA Department Chairs’ Mini-Conference provides political science departments with a forum to discuss significant issues affecting the discipline and engage in peer-to-peer collaboration.
APSA provides space for employers who have posted an APSA eJobs listing to interview candidates at the APSA Annual Meeting. The service is provided as a complimentary member benefit to Departmental members with an active listing posted on eJobs. Employers must be registered for the Annual Meeting to participate in the Interview Services program.
Attend the APSA Annual Meeting Career Open House! The in-person Career Open House is an opportunity for APSA members to connect with departments, institutions, and organizations for informational and informal discussions about jobs in political science and other careers that draw on political science training, both on campus and in applied/non-academic settings.
APSA recognizes and celebrates excellence in teaching by presenting faculty with awards for their excellence in teaching.
Each year, APSA recognizes faculty who have won campus teaching awards. APSA features the winners and titles of their awards in the PSNow and the November issue of Political Science Today. If you or a colleague has won a campus award during the 2025-2026 academic year, please submit information here.
Join APSA for an informational webinar that aims to provide an overview of the APSA-sponsored fellowship, including application and program timelines, stipends, and qualification requirements.
APSA is delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 APSA Awards! APSA recognizes and honors the work of various scholars who have made outstanding contributions to political science research, teaching and service.
Featuring APSA President, Beth A. Simmons: Value in Political Science Research and Education
‣ 2026 APSA Council Nominees: Balloting Concludes on August 15th
Eligible voters, those whose membership was active as of June 25, will receive an email with personalized ballot link and voter code. More information about APSA elections can be found here.
The slate of nominees for the 2026 APSA Council and Officer elections has been announced and is availablehere.
The 2026 round of APSA eJobs Signaling will take place from August 1st to August 15th. Signaling allows interested jobseekers to send up to 3 signals to potential employers with their eJobs ID and a brief message of interest. Employers will receive signals by August 20th. While signals do not guarantee an interview, they are a useful way for jobseekers to show interest in a position or employer, and also provide employers with valuable information about candidates interested in meetings.
Call to Action: APSA Advocacy Updates Receive updates on federal policy updates, events, and advocacy opportunities. Opt-in to receive routine updates from APSA’s Advocacy Program today!
“Because the start of my Ph.D. trajectory coincided with COVID, the APSA membership was a welcome way to feel connected to the professional field at a time when in-person opportunities to meet other political scientists were few and far between.”
APSA is proud to welcome the newly elected APSA Officers and Council Members. Officers and Council Members began their terms in September following the conclusion of the 2025 APSA Annual Meeting.
Meet the Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (DDRIG) Awardees for 2025. The DDRIG provides support to enhance and improve the conduct of doctoral dissertation research in political science.
The Fund for Latino Scholarship encourages and supports the recruitment, retention, and promotion of political science students and scholars who study and research Latina/o politics.
The APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grants are open to all to provide research support that examines political science phenomena affecting underserved communities and underrepresented groups.
APSA is excited to recognize more than 100 APSA Organized Section awards honoring dissertations, papers, articles, books and career achievement. Organized Sections also recognize winners at their annual business meetings, which are held in conjunction with the APSA Annual Meeting.
‣ Why Political Science Matters: Resources for APSA Members in Times of Political and Institutional Upheaval
Find APSA member resources including resources on academic freedom, information about APSA’s annual meeting, member assistance, career resources, and more.
Explore collections of academic and public scholarship on democracy, democratic back-sliding, and the current crisis of American democracy. Find resources on teaching politics and civics in times of uncertainty.
The APSA Advocacy Program educates policy makers and the citizenry about political science scholarship and education. Learn about APSA’s advocacy programs, read APSA statements, and find action alerts.
‣ 2025-2026 Department Renewals are Open! Department members get a wide variety of benefits, including unlimited complimentary job listings on our eJobs platform. More benefits for a department membership can be found here.
‣ APSA Individual Memberships APSA offers individual memberships for current and retired faculty, students, K-12 educators, consultants, and researchers. APSA promotes scholarly research and discourse across the field of political science, while continuing to promote and expand professional opportunities.
‣ APSA Trial Memberships APSA has established a 90-day trial membership option to provide prospective members, including graduate students, and political science job seekers an introduction to APSA’s professional development and career resources. Trial Members gain access to eJobs, APSA’s online journals, and the all-member newsletter. Learn more and activate your trial membership here.
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