Diversity Fellowship Program

Akayla Henson (she/her/hers) is a second-year PhD student at the University of Illinois’ department of political science. Her research focuses on American politics, with particular interests in gender, representation, and race, ethnicity, and politics (REP). […]

Zerah Lamorena is a first-year PhD student in the department of political science at UCLA, specializing in comparative politics and methodology, with minor interests in international relations. Her research lies at the intersection of political […]

Taylor Carroll is a first-year doctoral student in Cornell’s department of government. Her subfield of study is American politics, and her research investigates the relationships between race, citizenship, and public policy. Before studying at Cornell, […]

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 APSA Diversity Fellowship Program Spring Recipients! The APSA Diversity Fellowship Program (DFP), formerly the Minority Fellowship Program, was established in 1969 as a fellowship competition to diversify the political science profession. […]

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 […]

Kyshan Nichols-Smith is a graduating senior at Morehouse College majoring in political science. His research interests center on the political behavior of Black Americans, and how experiences with political institutions shape the political participation of marginalized […]

Josiah Jacobs, a San Francisco native, graduated magna cum laude from Howard University with a degree in political science and a minor in Africana studies. While at Howard, he worked as a research assistant under […]

David Gregory is a graduate student in political science at California State University, Chico, where he is completing his MA with a focus on Indigenous representation and systemic inequities in political science. A member of the […]