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The 2026 Annual Meeting Working Group Now Offering Travel Grants to Early-Career Scholars
“Reimaging Accessibility within the Discipline”
The APSA Status Committee on Disability in the Profession is holding a Working Group on “Reimagining Accessibility within the Discipline” at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Working Group applications must be submitted by May 15, 2026 11:59 PM (PT).
The Working Group | APSA Annual Meeting in Boston
The Working Group, comprised of 20 scholars including at least 6 early-career scholars, will meet during the course of the 2026 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition, held in Boston, MA, September 3-6, (exact days and times TBD; more information late Spring 2026.) Each session will be 90 minutes long and include discussions on accessibility in the discipline, disclosure, requesting accommodations, self-advocacy, and more.
If you are interested in participating in the working group onsite in Boston, please fill out the application. There will be six $1,000 travel grants awarded to early-career scholars to attend the Annual Meeting and participate in the working group. If you are interested in being considered for the travel grant, please fill out the appropriate section on the application.
About the Status Committee on Disability in the Profession
The APSA Committee on the Status of Disability in the Profession monitors the status of political scientists with disability at all levels; advances research on disability as well as on issues of particular relevance to disability; develops and promotes curriculum materials on disability; works to ensure fair and equal treatment of disabled people throughout the profession. Visit their website to learn more.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Questions? Please reach out to bdames@apsanet.org with any questions or concerns. Decisions about working group participation will be emailed in June 2026.
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