First-Generation Scholars

On September 2, 2015, the APSA Council approved a new standing Committee on First-Generation Higher Education Scholars in the Profession, parallel to the existing APSA status committees. The goal and mission of this committee is to bring focused attention to the ways that class, economic inequality, and mobility can affect political scientists’ ability to thrive educationally and professionally throughout their careers.

The Committee is also offers travel and accessibility grants up to the amount of $250 to support First Generation Higher Education Scholars in the Profession who attend the APSA Annual Meeting.

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 […]

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Deadline Extended: Double Your Impact This Week in Support of First-Generation Scholars in the Profession | September 22-October 3rd

September 23, 2025 Comments Off on Deadline Extended: Double Your Impact This Week in Support of First-Generation Scholars in the Profession | September 22-October 3rd

Your impact on the political science community matters! We invite you to join us in supporting APSA’s invaluable First-Generation Scholar Travel Grants Program, during matching week from September 22nd to October 3rd! Donate here today […]

First-Generation Scholars

Incorporating R and LaTeX into Political Science Research: APSA’s Committee on the Status of Graduate Students in the Profession Virtual Workshop Series

September 11, 2024 Comments Off on Incorporating R and LaTeX into Political Science Research: APSA’s Committee on the Status of Graduate Students in the Profession Virtual Workshop Series

Join APSA’s Committee on the Status of Graduate Students for a 90-minute virtual workshop introducing best practices and strategies for incorporating these social science research platforms into your scholarship. Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 3 […]