The American Political Science Association (APSA) and the Southeast Asian Politics Related Group (SEAPRG) are pleased to announce a Call for Applications from early-career scholars interested in attending the Southeast Asia Research Development Group (RDG) held in conjunction with the 2025 APSA Annual Meeting. The program offers an opportunity to advance research towards publication, participate in the APSA annual meeting, and develop scholarly networks with colleagues.
The 2025 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, September 11–14, 2025. Prior to the start of the conference, selected participants will attend a full-day seminar on Wednesday, September 10, to discuss and receive critical feedback on an article-length manuscript in progress. Papers will be circulated in advance to allow time for thorough reading. In addition to focused discussions on each paper, the seminar will address strategies and advice for publishing in peer-reviewed international journals and other professional development topics. Over the next several days, participants will attend panels of interest and take part in the APSA Annual Meeting program. SEAPRG will assist participants in developing personalized schedules to promote linkages with different organized sections, related groups, and other scholars.
Participation in the Southeast Asia Research Development Group is open to early-career scholars (graduate students, post-docs, and anyone who has been on the tenure track for less than three full years) whose research focuses on Southeast Asia and who are currently based in Asia. Those whose primary institutional affiliation is outside of Asia are not eligible for this program. Up to six applicants will be selected.
Participants will receive an APSA Travel Grant of up to $1,000 to support eligible travel and accommodation expenses.
Application Instructions
Applicants must be working on an article-length research project that is at a stage of development which would benefit from intense discussion and critique. All topics, subfields, and methodologies within political science will be considered. The manuscript should be intended for publication in a peer-reviewed academic journal (drafts which are intended for dissertation chapters or white papers will not be accepted). Research should not be an excerpt from an already completed work. Solo-authored papers are preferred.
Applications must be in English and include:
- The completed online Application Form.
- A detailed, recent Curriculum Vitae/resume.
- A draft of the 5,000-10,000 word (including abstract, not including references) research manuscript that will be brought to the seminar for discussion.
- A list of 2-5 scholars you would like to have discuss your paper
The deadline to submit an application is Sunday, February 16, 2025. Additional information can be found in the online application. Selected applicants will be notified of their invitation within one month. Subsequently, the deadline to apply for a Travel Grant is expected to be in May 2025. For more information, contact asiaworkshops@apsanet.org.