Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession is a key priority of the association and the APSA Strategic Plan. The APSA Diversity and Inclusion Programs department has complied resources for advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion for researchers, faculty, and departments in the areas of recruitment, hiring, and retention, and mitigating implicit bias.

Advancing Research Grants

Learn more about: Native American Death Pedagogy: Overcoming Settler Colonialism and the Western Death System Towards Land-Informed Possibilities and Futurities

February 3, 2026 Comments Off on Learn more about: Native American Death Pedagogy: Overcoming Settler Colonialism and the Western Death System Towards Land-Informed Possibilities and Futurities

Project Title: Native American Death Pedagogy: Overcoming Settler Colonialism and the Western Death System Towards Land-Informed Possibilities and Futurities Rye Purvis, University of California, Davis Rye Purvis is originally from Moriarty, New Mexico and is […]

Diversity Fellowship Program

Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Myles Ndiritu, Morehouse College

January 30, 2026 Comments Off on Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Myles Ndiritu, Morehouse College

Myles Ndiritu is a senior at Morehouse College majoring in international studies, with a minor in data science. He is especially interested in applying quantitative methods to study how great powers influence development outcomes in […]

Diversity Fellowship Program

Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Kevin Hunter, University of Tennessee

January 29, 2026 Comments Off on Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Kevin Hunter, University of Tennessee

Kevin Hunter is a senior at the University of Tennessee, majoring in political science with a minor in social justice. His research interests focus on Black political behavior; particularly how Black voters shape their ideological […]

Diversity Fellowship Program

Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Luis Xavier Guaman, Princeton University

January 28, 2026 Comments Off on Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Luis Xavier Guaman, Princeton University

Luis Xavier Guaman is a first-generation senior at Princeton University majoring in politics. He is interested in examining the political implications of the Latine experience by disaggregating across behavioral and institutional contexts. His thesis investigates […]

Diversity Fellowship Program

Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Shane Edghill, Texas Tech University

January 27, 2026 Comments Off on Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Shane Edghill, Texas Tech University

Shane Edghill is a senior at Texas Tech University majoring in political science with a minor in history. His interests in political science stem from American politics, specifically political behavior, public opinion and data analysis. […]

Call for Submissions

Call for Applications: APSA Diversity Fellowship Program – 1st and 2nd Year PhD Students | Deadline: March 8, 2026

January 26, 2026 Comments Off on Call for Applications: APSA Diversity Fellowship Program – 1st and 2nd Year PhD Students | Deadline: March 8, 2026

Applications for the 2026-2027 APSA Diversity Fellowship Program- Spring Cycle are now open! The Spring APSA Diversity Fellows Program application cycle will provide $2000 awards to support first- and second-year students in political science PhD […]