Applications for the 2025-2026 APSA Diversity Fellowship Program- Spring Cycle are now open! The spring application cycle will provide $2000 awards to support first- and second-year students in political science PhD programs.
Applications are due on March 9, 2025. Submit an online application now!
Criteria and Qualifications
Applicants for the Diversity Fellowship Program Spring Cycle must be a first or second year graduate student, and currently enrolled in a political science PhD program. A letter of enrollment verification is required. Fellows will receive a one-time award of $2000 to support their graduate study.
Please note: Current APSA D/MFP Fellows are not eligible to apply.
Spring applicants must be:
- A current first or second year graduate student, currently enrolled in a political science PhD program. Masters students are not eligible for the spring cycle of the fellowship.
- Engaged in political science research and scholarship primarily focused on race, ethnicity, systemic racism, gender, LGBTQ politics, disability politics, Indigenous politics, or issues of tribal sovereignty and governance.
- A US citizen, US national, US permanent resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card), or an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) at the time of application.
- Able to demonstrate an interest in teaching and potential for research in political science.
First generation students/scholars and individuals from the following historically under-represented racial/ethnic groups such as African Americans, Asian and Asian Pacific Americans, Latinos/as, American Indians or Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians and scholars of MENA descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
Completed applications will include a letter of enrollment verification, personal statement, resume, and two letters of recommendation.
- Learn more about program eligibility and application requirements.
- Contact us via email at diversityprograms@apsanet.org with any questions.