American Political Science Association (APSA) Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant

A required form for dissertation chairs to confirm awareness, support, and approval of an applicant's APSA DDRIG proposal.

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DeadlineJune 1, 2026; Award notifications: Late summer 2026; October 2026: Expected fund disbursement; Late Summer 2026: Expected award notifications

Award amountUp to $20,000; $10,000 - $20,000; $10,000 to $20,000; Up to $10,000 (if NSF funding is not received)

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant Application Information

Official application guidelines and requirements for the American Political Science Association (APSA) Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (DDRIG).

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Award amount

Up to $20,000

Eligibility

Doctoral students in political science; Must have research requiring direct costs not covered by the university

Requirements

Do not include name or institution in any application materials; Proposal summary (max 500 words); Project description and research plan (max 10 pages, single-spaced); Adviser Support Form; Institutional Support Form; Disclosure of current and pending grant support

Application materials

Proposal summary; Project description; Citation page; Adviser Support Form; Institutional Support Form; Budget (Excel)

How to apply

Download required forms from the APSA DDRIG page; Prepare materials as PDF files (except budget); Ensure anonymity in all documents; Upload completed materials to the application portal

Documents

Adviser Support Form; Institutional Support Form; Excel budget template

Contact

dissertations@apsanet.org

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