Award Directory/American Political Science Association (APSA) - Diversity Fellowship Program/APSA Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Teaching, or Leadership by Contingent Faculty
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American Political Science Association (APSA) - Diversity Fellowship Program

Step-by-step instructions for creating a My APSA account and submitting an application for the APSA Mentoring Program.

DeadlineMonday, March 4, 2024; 2025 Spring Enrollment for Mentees are Closed
Award amount$500; $5000, disbursed over two years
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Application

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.

Deadline
2026-05-31T23:59:00
Award amount
$500
Eligibility
Political science faculty members in academic positions ineligible for tenure; Includes adjunct professors, lecturers, clinical instructors, or other non-tenure track roles; Full-time or part-time basis; Nominees do not need to be APSA members; No requirement for US citizenship or US institutional affiliation
Requirements
Significant contributions to the field of political science without tenure-track support; Can be based on single outstanding projects or a body of work
Application materials
Letter of nomination detailing contributions to political science; CV demonstrating contingent/non-tenure track employment; Optional: Up to 3 letters of support; Optional: Teaching portfolio or student evaluations
How to apply
Submit nominations via the online portal provided on the APSA website; Optional supporting documents can be uploaded with the application or emailed to teaching@apsanet.org
Important dates
Deadline: May 31, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT
Contact
Michelle Allendoerfer (mallendoerfer@apsanet.org)

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