2026 Short Course: Using Community-Based Participatory Research Approaches in Political Science

Using Community-Based Participatory Research Approaches in Political Science

Half Day Short Course | Register here
2026 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition — Boston, MA
9:00 am – 1:00 pm

This seminar provides an in-depth exploration of community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches within the context of political science. CBPR is a collaborative research methodology that involves partnerships between researchers and community members to address complex sociopolitical, socioeconomic, human rights, health, and environmental issues. The need to integrate local knowledge and perspectives into the implementation of policy initiatives has been recognized by scholars in political science, especially as it pertains to establishing more equitable partnerships with underrepresented communities. CBPR offers scholar a way to conduct research that highlights cultural sensitivity and contextual understanding, promotes collaborative problem solving of global challenges, and contributes to more equitable, sustainable, and inclusive approaches to political science scholarship. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, methodologies, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement, and evaluate CBPR projects in diverse national and international settings. They will also be equipped with the knowledge and tools to critically reflect on their own positionality as researchers and engage in ethical and equitable research practices.

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• APSA Annual Meeting Pre-conference Short Courses are half- or full-day events that offer diverse professional development opportunities and allow attendees to connect with scholars from various backgrounds. This year’s pre-conference short courses will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. Sponsored by APSA Organized Sections, Related Groups, and other affiliated organizations. All short courses require pre-registration to attend.
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