‣ Register Now! 18th APSA Teaching & Learning Conference | Portland, OR | February 5-7
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Join political science teacher-scholars and students for the American Political Science Association’s 18th Teaching & Learning Conference, held in Portland, Oregon, from February 5-7, 2027.
The conference theme is “Building Bridges: Dialogue and Discovery in Political Science.”
‣ Save-the-Date: 2027 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Washington, D.C. | September 2-5
Join us for next year’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., September 2–5, 2027, to address the latest scholarship in political science and explore the conference theme, “The Institutions We Need: Design, Reform, and Renewal.” Stay tuned for the 2027 APSA Call for Proposals in October 2026!
‣ APSA Deadlines & Call for Applications
‣ November 1, 2026 – PS Call for Papers: From Appendix to Spotlight: Validation Standards in Text-as-Data Political Science
‣ November 1, 2026 – APSA Diversity & Inclusion Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics
‣ November 16, 2026 – 2027 TLC Brintnall Teaching & Learning Award Nominations
‣ November 16, 2026 – 2027 TLC APSA Award for Teaching Innovation
‣ January 15, 2027 – 2027-2028 APSA Congressional Fellowship Program
‣ February 10, 2027 – 2027 Franklin Burdette/Pi Sigma Alpha Award
‣ American Political Science Review (APSR)
Call for Editors: American Political Science Review (APSR)
The American Political Science Association (APSA) invites applications for the editorship of American Political Science Review (APSR), with a term beginning on June 1, 2028. We seek creative proposals from individuals or teams with a commitment to publishing articles that represent the methodological and sub-field diversity of the discipline and maintaining the leading role of the journal in publishing cutting-edge empirical and theoretical research in political science.
Interested parties are encouraged to submit a letter of intent by December 15, 2026, with full proposals due by January 29, 2027. Applications should be submitted to Jon Gurstelle at jgurstelle@apsanet.org no later than January 29, 2027.
‣ Join Friday Faculty Hours
Join the APSA Committee on the Status of Community Colleges in the Profession for the first Friday Faculty Hour session of the 2026-2027 academic term! This session is hosted by Josh Franco, Cuyamaca College, and the former co-chair of the APSA Committee on the Status of Community Colleges in the Profession.
Friday, October 30, 2026
12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
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‣ Latest APSA Announcements & Program Highlights
Meet the New 2026 APSA Council Members
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 2026 APSA Annual Meeting.
APSA Announces the 2026 Sosa-Riddell Mentor Award Recipients
The Adaljiza Sosa-Riddell Mentor Award is presented annually by the APSA Committee on the Status of Latinos y Latinas in the Profession to recognize the exemplary mentoring of Latino y Latina students and junior faculty each year.
Congratulations to the 2026 Fund for Latino Scholarship Recipients
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.
Meet the 2026 APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grantees
Meet the Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (DDRIG) Awardees for 2026. The DDRIG provides support to enhance and improve the conduct of doctoral dissertation research in political science.
Congratulations to the 2026 American Political Science Association (APSA) Award Winners
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.
The Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Teaching, or Leadership by Contingent Faculty recognizes scholars who have made significant contributions to the field of political science without the support of tenure-track employment.
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 APSA-Sponsored Congressional Fellows
APSA is pleased to announce the members of the 2026-2027 Class of the APSA-Sponsored Congressional Fellows! The APSA Congressional Fellowship Program is a highly selective, nonpartisan program devoted to expanding knowledge and awareness of Congress.
2026 APSA Organized Section Award Recipients
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.
‣ Recent APSA Workshop & Webinar Highlights
‣ Nominate a Political Scientist: APSA Member Spotlight Nominations Open
“While I was still working in the Senate, APSA provided me with information through its publications and opportunities at its conventions to remain engaged with academia. Since I left the Hill, APSA has served me as a venue for collaboration with other political scientists.”
‣ Why Political Science Matters: Resources for APSA Members in Times of Political and Institutional Upheaval
APSA Resource Collection
Check out APSA’s new resource collection, “Why Political Science Matters: Resources for APSA Members in Times of Political and Institutional Upheaval,” which includes information on APSA advocacy efforts and opportunities for member advocacy, resources for APSA members who face obstacles to engaging in their work, and a collection of scholarship and pedagogical resources on democracy and democratic backsliding.
Supporting Political Scientists
Find APSA member resources including resources on academic freedom, information about APSA’s annual meeting, member assistance, career resources, and more.
Why Political Science? The Science of Democracy
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.
Advocating for Political Science
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.
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‣ 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.
‣ About 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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