Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 APSA Diversity Fellowship Program! The fall application cycle provides financial support to undergraduate seniors, recent graduates, or other individuals who are currently in the process of applying to political science PhD programs for Fall 2026 admission. Fellows will receive $5000, disbursed over two years.
Each fall, the APSA Diversity Fellowship Program (DFP) awards between 12 and 14 funded fellowships in the amount of $5,000 over two years to students applying to doctoral programs in political science. Each spring, the program offers fellowships to graduate students in the pre-dissertation stage of their doctoral program. The Spring DFP is a one time award of $2000, depending on funding availability.
Apply Now! Applications are due on October 26, 2025. Completed applications will include:
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Transcripts
- 3 Letters of recommendation
To learn more about the program and application eligibility, please visit the application page. Please contact us via email at diversityprograms@apsanet.org with any questions.