Join APSA: APSA Membership
Join the American Political Science Association
The American Political Science Association promotes scholarly research and discourse across the field, of political science, while continuing to promote, and expand professional opportunities. A membership in APSA enables access to benefits, programs, and services that will help you stay abreast with evolving methodologies, research topics, and approaches in the field and allow you to have a direct impact on the discipline.
APSA is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 11,000 members in more than 100 countries. With a range of programs and services for individuals, departments, and institutions, APSA brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors within and outside academe to deepen our understanding of politics, democracy, and citizenship throughout the world.
APSA’s member benefits are designed to ensure that all of our members receive the highest value for their membership. Our membership is comprised of:
Join Individual Members
Individual members include faculty, students, K-12 educators, consultants, researchers, retired members. View individual member benefits
Join Departmental Members
An APSA departmental membership includes Undergraduate and Graduate Departments at universities that feature various subfields in political science, social sciences, public policy, political relations, government and more. View benefits
Join Institutional Members
Institutional Members include libraries, research institutes, think tanks, embassies, and non-governmental organizations. Learn more
Member Spotlight
Joseph Weinberg
The University of Southern Mississippi“Like everyone else, I came to the website for the job ads and I stayed for the rest. As my career has progressed, I am finding the utility of all the useful information that the website and organization can provide—especially as my administrative obligations increase. The annual conference is one of the few that I never miss. I am always sure to get good feedback on my papers, learn about interesting new research and see old friends.”
Have questions? Visit the Individual Membership Frequently Asked Questions here.