APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grants
APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grants support scholars’ research and professional development to advance political science on underserved communities, underrepresented groups and Indigenous politics.
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Funder: American Political Science Association
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Indigenous Politics submission) | 2026 cycle closed (Early Career Scholars)
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$2,500 per grant in either strand
Summary: Supports political science research and professional development focused on underserved communities, underrepresented groups, and Indigenous politics.
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 existing diversity fellowships and grants by offering research support at multiple points in scholars’ professional careers. Its two strands support innovative political science research and research-related professional development.
The Early Career Scholars strand focuses on race, ethnicity and politics; racial and social justice; systemic racism, inequality and inequity; gender, sexuality and politics; LGBTQ+ politics; and accessibility politics. The Indigenous Politics strand focuses on Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Political Science, sovereignty, tribal governance, and Native Studies. Both welcome qualitative, quantitative, interpretive, and mixed-methodological approaches, political philosophy and theory, and collaboratively authored projects.
