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ABOUT APSA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Founded in 1903, the American Political
Science Association (APSA) is the leading
professional organization for the study FISCAL YEAR
of political science and serves more
than 12,000 members in more than 80 BUDGET 4
countries. With a range of programs and
services for individuals, departments, and
institutions, APSA brings together political
scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, DEVELOPMENT 5
and occupational endeavors within
and outside academe to deepen our
understanding of politics, democracy, and
citizenship throughout the world. MEMBERSHIP 6

The Association promotes a lively, diverse community of scholars, teachers,
students, and practitioners who bring wide-ranging interests, methodologies,
and perspectives to the analysis and conduct of government and politics. The PROGRAMS &
Association disseminates information, facilitates collaboration among its members, INITIATIVES 8
and publicizes research findings on important theoretical and political issues, and
publishes a variety of materials relevant to the discipline. It enhances the capacity
of political scientists to conduct research, improve teaching, develop professionally,
and communicate their ideas within the discipline and to the wider public. The AWARDS 14
Association is committed to transparency, open enquiry, scholarly pluralism, high
standards of ethics and integrity, and a global perspective.

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GOALS

APSA’s primary goal is increasing the value proposition of APSA membership. In JOURNALS &
support of increasing the value proposition of APSA membership, we will: PUBLICATIONS 18

• Provide and/or enable the knowledge production system – that is,
the mechanisms through which knowledge can be shared, reviewed,
challenged, and debated for our members and the broader political SUPPORTING
science community.
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• Provide support for political scientists entering the profession, and to help
political scientists in the profession flourish by supporting them in their
research, teaching, and professional service.

• Promote and encourage diversity and inclusion in the profession.

• Foster public engagement with the discipline and promote connections
between political scientists and society at the local, state, national, and
international level.

• Advocate on behalf of the discipline and political scientists.

• Maintain APSA’s organizational efficiency and financial stability.