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 Principles and Guidance for Human Subjects Research

Official document outlining ethical principles and guidance for political science researchers conducting human subjects research, including considerations for power dynamics and institutional review.

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Eligibility

Political science researchers; Journal editors

Requirements

Researchers should respect autonomy and consider the wellbeing of participants; Researchers have an individual responsibility to consider ethics; Researchers should justify deviations from principles in scholarly work; Researchers should be aware of power differentials between researcher and researched; Researchers should disclose funding sources and research purpose to participants

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Principles and Guidance for Human Subjects Research (PDF)

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