Political Science: Political Science Professional Organizations

A professional organization for political science students and professionals, APSA provides teaching and learning conferences, publications, and resources specifically for political science students. Graduate student resources include professional development support, dissertation workshops, and grants and fellowships.

Run by APSA, the Congressional Fellowship Program brings political scientists to Congress for a nine-month fellowship placement on a congressional staff.

Founded by UNESCO in 1949 to support political science around the world, ISPA promotes collaboration across borders. The association offers awards, publications, and resources for political scientists, particularly those focused on the global community.

APT promotes scholars of political theory and political philosophy through an annual conference, publications, and related professional associations. The organization's mission seeks to advance collaboration and support teaching for political theorists.

IAPSS provides professional development opportunities, calls for applications and papers, and provides academic resources for political science students.

The premier scholarly journal in political science, the American Political Science Review publishes peer-reviewed scholarship that covers all subfields in political science.