Apply for the APSA Diversity & Inclusion Advancing Research Grant 2026: Funding Opportunity for Early-Career Scholars @American Political Science Association

Overview

The APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grant 2026 offers a valuable funding opportunity for early-career political scientists seeking to advance impactful research in areas related to equity, justice, and inclusion.

Eligibility

The grant is specifically designed for early-career political science scholars.

• Applicants must hold a PhD in political science obtained within the last six years.
• Be in an early-career stage, including:
• Pre-tenure faculty
• Contingent or adjunct faculty
• Postdoctoral fellows
• Practitioner political scientists
• Recent PhD graduates seeking employment
• Demonstrate that their research aligns with one or more of the programme’s priority areas.

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive grants ranging from $2,000 to $2,500, offering flexible support for a variety of research-related needs.

• Accessing datasets or archival research materials
• Hiring undergraduate or graduate research assistants
• Purchasing statistical or analytical software
• Covering manuscript preparation and publication costs
• Funding travel for fieldwork or site visits
• Supporting professional development activities such as training or workshops

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their applications through the official platform provided by the American Political Science Association.

• A research proposal aligned with the grant’s themes
• Supporting documentation demonstrating eligibility
• Clear articulation of the project’s significance and impact

Deadline

Application Deadline: May 3, 2026