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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.

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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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