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: When Tradition Travels: Customary Institutions in Pakistan’s Largest City

February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Learn more about: When Tradition Travels: Customary Institutions in Pakistan’s Largest City

Project Title: When Tradition Travels: Customary Institutions in Pakistan’s Largest City Sarah Thompson, Cornell University Sarah Thompson is an assistant professor in the department of government at Cornell University. She received a PhD and MA […]

Advancing Research Grants

Learn more about: “Municipalities’ Attempt at Resettlement of Western Lands and Waters: Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance and Adaptation within the Owens Valley and San Diego Water Conflicts (1911-1944)”

February 12, 2026 Comments Off on Learn more about: “Municipalities’ Attempt at Resettlement of Western Lands and Waters: Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance and Adaptation within the Owens Valley and San Diego Water Conflicts (1911-1944)”

Project Title: “Municipalities’ Attempt at Resettlement of Western Lands and Waters: Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance and Adaptation within the Owens Valley and San Diego Water Conflicts (1911-1944)” Chantal Walker, University of California, Davis Chantal Walker is […]

Advancing Research Grants

Meet the 2025 Diversity & Inclusion Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics Recipients

February 11, 2026 Comments Off on Meet the 2025 Diversity & Inclusion Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics Recipients

About the Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics The APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grants provide support for research that examines political science phenomena affecting historically underserved communities and underrepresented groups and communities. In […]

Diversity Fellowship Program

Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Kepra Young, University of Florida

February 10, 2026 Comments Off on Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Kepra Young, University of Florida

Kepra Young has recently graduated from the University of Florida with a master’s degree in political science and a graduate certificate in political campaigning. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Spelman […]

Diversity Fellowship Program

Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Angel Sosa Llanos, Emory University

February 6, 2026 Comments Off on Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Angel Sosa Llanos, Emory University

Angel Sosa Llanos will graduate from Emory University in spring 2026 with a BA in political science. His research interests are race and ethnic politics, Latino political engagement, voting behavior, and the politics of immigration. […]