{"id":3394,"date":"2026-08-21T15:38:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T15:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2026\/?page_id=3394"},"modified":"2026-09-04T04:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T04:34:35","slug":"professional-development-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2026\/professional-development-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Development Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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2026 APSA Professional Development Events & Networking Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

APSA ANNUAL MEETING<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Attend the 2026 Career Open House to Connect with Political Science Departments & Organizations <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Career Open House is an opportunity for APSA members to connect with departments, institutions, and organizations for informational and informal discussions about jobs in political science, and other careers that draw on political science training, both on campus and in applied\/non-academic settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attend the APSA Career Open House 
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Thursday, September 3, 2026
4:00 p.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m.<\/strong>
Marriott, Arlington<\/strong>
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More Professional Development Events & Opportunities at the 2026 APSA Annual Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fellowship Opportunities for Political Scientists<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Fri, September 4, 2:00 to 3:30pm <\/strong><\/strong>
Sheraton, Back Bay Ballroom D<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Publishing Your First Article: Tips and Best Practices<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Fri, September 4, 10:00 to 11:30am <\/strong><\/strong>
Sheraton, Public Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Applying for a Job at a Teaching Institution<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Fri, September 4, 2:00 to 3:30pm <\/strong><\/strong>
Sheraton, The Fens<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teaching with Intent Energetically<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Friday, September 4, 4:00-5:30pm
Marriott, Berkeley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sponsored by the APSA Committee on the Status of Community Colleges in the Profession<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When the Classroom Is Under Scrutiny: Navigating Higher Education as Contingent Faculty<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Friday, September 4, 8:00-9:30am
Marriott, Berkeley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sponsored by the Committee on the Status of Contingent Faculty in the Profession<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Beyond Academia: Roundtable on Alternative Career Paths<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Friday, September 4, 4:00-5:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sponsored by the Committee on Applied Careers Pathway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Seeking Research Funding in the Social Sciences: Opportunities and Tips for Applicants at Every Career Stage<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Thu, September 3, 2:00 to 3:30pm <\/strong><\/strong>
Sheraton, Back Bay Ballroom D<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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APSA Early Career Scholars Research Roundtable<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Thu, September 3, 10:00 to 11:30am <\/strong><\/strong>
Sheraton, Riverway<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teaching Political Science with Democracy under Threat: Introductory Classes<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Fri, September 4, 10:00 to 11:30am <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Sheraton, Jefferson<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Forum on the State of Social Science Research Funding<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Sat, September 5, 12:00 to 1:30pm <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Hynes, 200<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Graduate Student Committee Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Fri, September 4, 4:00 to 5:30pm <\/strong><\/strong>
Marriott, Arlington<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sponsored by the APSA Committee on the Status of Graduate Students in the Profession<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tough Choices, Turbulent Times: Strategies for Thriving on Today\u2019s Academic Job Market<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Sat, September 5, 2:00 to 3:30pm <\/strong><\/strong>
Hynes, 209<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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