[American Political Science Association](https://www.apsanet.org)

May 1, 2026

$200 for U.S. applicants; $400 for international applicants; reimbursement-based, post-event.

Supports travel, lodging, and meal costs for eligible presenters at APSA events such as the Annual Meeting and Teaching and Learning Conference.

Recipients must be presenting at the event; reimbursement only after submission of required documentation.

--- ## Description The APSA Travel Grants provide financial support to help eligible individuals attend key association events, including the APSA Annual Meeting and Teaching and Learning Conference. The grants are intended to offset the costs of travel, lodging, and meals for presenters, with a focus on supporting first-time attendees and those on the job market. Funding is provided as reimbursement after the event upon submission of required receipts and documentation. --- ## Due Dates - May 1, 2026: Application deadline for the 2026 APSA Annual Meeting travel grant (by 11:59 PM ET) --- ## Funding Amount - $200 for U.S. applicants - $400 for international (non-U.S.) applicants - Grants are reimbursement-based and distributed after the event, contingent on submission of receipts and required forms. Actual award amounts may depend on travel costs and total number of applications. --- ## Eligibility To be eligible for an APSA Travel Grant, applicants must: - Be a current APSA member through the date of the conference. - Be presenting at the APSA event (Annual Meeting or Teaching and Learning Conference). - Reside more than 60 miles from the conference location (in 2026, Boston, MA). - Submit all itemized receipts for eligible expenses, the APSA-provided expense form, and a photo of the conference badge as proof of attendance. - Complete and return a W-9 (for U.S. citizens) or W-8BEN (for non-U.S. citizens) tax form if selected. - Grant recipients must participate in person (virtual attendance does not qualify). Eligible applicants include: - U.S. graduate students - International graduate students studying in the U.S. - Unemployed members - International scholars - Community college faculty - Contingent faculty - Unemployed faculty - APSA Status Committee members Priority is given to first-time attendees and those on the job market. --- ## Application Process 1. **Apply Online:** Submit your application via the [APSA Travel Grants application portal](https://apsa.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/381/home) by the deadline. 2. **Required Documentation (if awarded):** - Complete grant acceptance and ACH/International Wire Transfer forms. - Submit appropriate tax form (W-9 for U.S. citizens, W-8BEN for non-U.S. citizens). 3. **After the Event:** - Submit all itemized receipts, the APSA expense form, and a photo of your conference badge by the deadline set by APSA staff. - Reimbursement will be processed only after receipt of all required documentation. --- ## Additional Information ### Covered Expenses - Economy transportation (bus, train, or plane tickets) - Conference-related cab fare - Mileage (reimbursed at the 2026 IRS rate of 72.5 cents/mile, with proof that driving is less expensive than flying) - Parking (if driving) - Hotel, hostel, or Airbnb lodging - Meals during the conference ### Not Covered - Business or first-class travel - Rental cars - Gasoline (only mileage is reimbursed) - Alcohol - APSA membership or conference registration fees Expenses submitted without itemized receipts will not be reimbursed. --- ## External Links - [APSA Travel Grants Program Page](https://apsanet.org/resources/grants-in-the-discipline/apsa-travel-grants/) - [APSA 2026 Annual Meeting Travel Grants](https://connect.apsanet.org/apsa2026/travel-grants/) - [2026 Travel Grant Policy Document (DOCX)](https://apsanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Travel-Grant-policy.docx) - [W-9 Form (for U.S. citizens)](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf) - [W-8BEN Form (for non-U.S. citizens)](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw8ben.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | General inquiries, application | [travelgrants@apsanet.org](mailto:travelgrants@apsanet.org) | | APSA main office | +1 202-483-2512 | | APSA contact page | [APSA Contact Us](https://apsanet.org/about/contact-us/) |

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