APSA Diversity Fellowship Program – Fall Cycle 2027–2028

The APSA Diversity Fellowship Program (DFP) – Fall Cycle provides a US$5,000 award distributed over two years to individuals preparing to pursue doctoral study in political science. It targets undergraduate seniors, recent graduates and students in eligible terminal master’s programmes who are applying or planning to apply to political science PhD programs for Fall 2027 admission. The fellowship aims to support research and teaching potential in political science, with emphasis on diversity-related topics.

US$5,000 award disbursed over two years; professional recognition within political science; potential access to department-level fee waivers.

Applicants should be undergraduate seniors, recent graduates or students in eligible master’s programmes who are applying or preparing to apply for a political science PhD.

Complete the online Diversity Fellowship Program application via the designated APSA platform and submit required materials (personal statement, resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation).