Funder: American Political Science Association
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Indigenous Politics) | Closed (2026 Early Career Scholars cycle)
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$2,500 per grant
Summary: Supports political science research affecting underserved communities and underrepresented groups through Early Career Scholars and Indigenous Politics grants.
Key Information: Indigenous Politics projects must be completed by December 31, 2026.
Description
The American Political Science Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grants support research examining political phenomena affecting underserved communities and underrepresented groups. The program complements APSA’s other diversity and inclusion fellowships and grants, providing research support and professional development opportunities at multiple career stages.
The Early Career Scholars strand supports innovative research on race, ethnicity, justice, inequality, gender, sexuality, LGBTQ+ politics, and accessibility politics. The Indigenous Politics strand advances understanding of Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Political Science, sovereignty, tribal governance, and Native Studies. Both strands welcome qualitative, quantitative, interpretive, and mixed-methodological approaches, as well as political philosophy, theory, and collaboratively authored projects.
