Gavin Buehring is a PhD student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill studying American politics, political psychology, and political methodology. He received his BA in political science from the University of Tennessee. Gavin’s research concentrates on identity politics, mental health, and belief socialization, focusing on how social identities interact with an individual’s emotions, beliefs, and political engagement. He is interested in exploring both traditional and non-traditional facets of identity in his work. Gavin utilizes a variety of methodological approaches in his work to ensure representation of unheard voices in academic research. After graduation, Gavin hopes to work in academia as a professor of political science and mentor to students who are the first in their families to attend undergraduate and graduate school. By being a strong advocate for first-generation students, he hopes to be a helpful resource for students who are unfamiliar with academia and feel out of their depth.
The APSA Diversity Fellowship Program, formerly the Minority Fellowship Program, was established in 1969 as a fellowship competition to diversify the political science profession. The DFP provides support to students applying to, or in the early stages of, a PhD program in political science. APSA has once again awarded a new cycle to provide support for students currently in their first or second year as of Spring 2025. Please join us in congratulating the 2025-2026 class of fellows.
- Learn more about DFP at https://apsanet.org/dfp
- Meet the 2025-2026 class of DFP Fellows