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Deadline
Monday, March 4, 2024; 2025 Spring Enrollment for Mentees are Closed
Award amount
$500; $5000, disbursed over two years
Academic level
Undergraduate, Graduate
Citizenship
U.S. citizens, Permanent residents
Eligibility
Full-time or part-time basis; Nominees do not need to be APSA members; No requirement for US citizenship or US institutional affiliation; US citizen, US national, US permanent resident, or DACA recipient; Must be interested in broadening participation in political science
Application materials
Resume; Transcripts; Degree audits; Personal statement; List of recommenders
Official source pages
These are the pages AwardPing checks for this award.
ApplicationJun 24, 2026
APSA Diversity Fellowship Program - Fall Cycle Application
Application page for the American Political Science Association (APSA) Diversity Fellowship Program Fall Cycle, including eligibility criteria, application checklist, and submission instructions.
ApplicationJun 24, 2026
Committee on the Status of Contingent Faculty in the Profession
Overview of the APSA committee dedicated to supporting contingent faculty, including committee goals, member information, and the Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Teaching, or Leadership by Contingent Faculty.
ApplicationJun 24, 2026
How to Apply - Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI)
Application instructions, eligibility criteria, and document requirements for the APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute program.
ApplicationJun 24, 2026
Apply to Be an APSA Mentee
Step-by-step instructions for creating a MyAPSA account and submitting an application for the APSA Mentoring Program.
ApplicationJun 24, 2026
APSA Mentee Application
Official portal for submitting applications to the American Political Science Association (APSA) Mentoring Program.
ApplicationJun 24, 2026
APSA Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Teaching, or Leadership by Contingent Faculty
Official nomination page for the APSA award recognizing political science scholars working in non-tenure track or contingent academic positions.
FAQJun 24, 2026
Diversity and Inclusion FAQs - American Political Science Association (APSA)
Frequently asked questions regarding APSA diversity and inclusion programs, including the Diversity Fellowship Program, Ralph Bunche Summer Institute, Mentoring Program, and Diversity Student Recruitment Program.
PDF guideJun 24, 2026
2018 Contingent Faculty Survey Report
A research report detailing survey results from contingent faculty members regarding their professional experiences, membership in the American Political Science Association (APSA), and workplace conditions.
PDF guideJun 24, 2026
APSA Contingent Faculty Minimum Standards
A document outlining ethical guidelines and best practices for Political Science departments regarding the treatment, compensation, and support of contingent faculty members.
PDF guideJun 24, 2026
APSA Guide to Professional Political Science Ethics
The official APSA Ethics Guide providing ethical principles, professional standards, and grievance procedures for political science faculty, students, and practitioners.
Recent changes
Plain-English summaries of meaningful source-page changes.