Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession is a key priority of the association and the APSA Strategic Plan. The APSA Diversity and Inclusion Programs department has complied resources for advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion for researchers, faculty, and departments in the areas of recruitment, hiring, and retention, and mitigating implicit bias:
- Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI)
- Diversity Fellowship Program (DFP)
- Diversity Student Recruitment Program (DSRP)
- Fund for Latino Scholarship
- Mentoring Program for Political Scientists
- APSA Status Committees
- Resources for Advancing in the Discipline
The 2018 APSA Diversity and Inclusion Report presents information about demographics and diversity and inclusion initiatives from across the programs, services, and reports generated by the association. It provides a one-stop report of data and initiatives related to diversity and inclusion at APSA and can be used as a resource to foster meaningful discussion of diversity and inclusion across the association. Read the 2018 Diversity and Inclusion Report | 2019 Data Update | 2020 Data Update
New Grant Opportunity: APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grants
The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The RBSI program is a five-week program is designed to introduce aspiring political scientists to the world of doctoral study.
The program is designed to introduce aspiring political scientists to the world of doctoral study and is open to students interested in broadening participation in political science.
- RBSI Scholars Present Research at the 2019 APSA Annual Meeting
- RBSI Research Methods Course – Video — “Introduction to Empirical Methods” Lectures by Professor David Siegel [See Syllabus]
Diversity Student Recruitment Program (DSRP)
The DSRP is a collaboration between undergraduate and graduate programs in political science that connects undergraduate students and recent graduates who are interested in, or show potential for, graduate study with graduate programs interested in recruiting diverse cohorts of doctoral students.
Fund for Latino Scholarship
The primary purpose of the Fund for Latino Scholarship is to encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and promotion of political science students and scholars who study and research Latina/o politics (especially students and tenure track junior faculty).
Diversity Fellowship Program
Take part in the APSA Diversity Fellowship Program that provides support for individuals applying to and currently enrolled in doctoral programs in political science. Learn more about DFP and how to apply here.
APSA Status Committees
The American Political Science Association status committees develop reports and projects, and promote activities concerning advancement through the pipeline and the professional development of scholars from underrepresented groups within the political science discipline.
Mentoring Program for Political Scientists
Connect with undergraduates, graduate students, junior faculty, and senior members of the political science discipline for professional development mentoring.
Resources for Advancing in the Discipline
Advancing diversity and inclusion in the profession is one of the main priorities in the APSA Strategic Plan. Read about resources for advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion within the discipline. If you have suggestions for additional resources or questions about existing resources, please email us at diversityprograms@apsanet.org. See below spotlights on APSA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resources:
- What is diversity, equity and inclusion?
- Find Resources for Advancing Diversity and Inclusion
- Spotlight on Departmental Diversity and Inclusion Programs
- APSA Resources on Systemic Racism & Social Justice
APSA RESPECT Campaign
The APSA RESPECT Campaign encourages “professional respect” by and towards all APSA members and APSA annual meeting attendees and participants at all times. Visit the website
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? Visit the Diversity and Inclusion Programs Frequently Asked Questions here.
Diversity is one of the most frequently used administrative terms to describe institutions, whether educational, governmental, or economic engaged in the process of transformation from a homogeneous to a more heterogeneous body, whether based on race, ethnicity, language, and/or gender. The four articles in this category, all from PS, are drawn from major APSA efforts to address diversity and inclusion. Read the full review.