The American Political Science Association (APSA) and the Southeast Asian Politics Related Group (SEAPRG) are pleased to introduce the Southeast Asian Politics Research Development Group (RDG) for early-career scholars interested in attending at the APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The program offers an opportunity to advance research towards publication, participate in the annual meeting, and develop scholarly networks with colleagues.
Selected participants will attend a full-day seminar on the Wednesday before the Annual Meeting to discuss and receive critical feedback on an article-length manuscript in progress. Papers will be circulated in advance to allow time for thorough reading. In addition to focused discussions on each paper, the seminar will address strategies and advice for publishing in peer-reviewed international journals and other professional development topics. Over the next several days, participants will attend panels of interest, including SEAREG-sponsored panels and meetings, and take part in the APSA Annual Meeting program. SEAPRG will assist participants in developing personalized schedules to promote linkages with different organized sections, related groups, and other scholars.
Participation in the Southeast Asia RDG is open to early-career scholars whose research focuses on Southeast Asia and who are currently based in Asia (those whose primary institutional affiliation is outside of Asia are not eligible for this program). Priority will be given to applications from scholars based in Southeast Asia. Up to six applicants will be selected. Participants will receive an APSA Travel Grant (amount varies annually) to support eligible travel and accommodation expenses.
Application Instructions
Applicants must be working on an article-length research project that is at a stage of development which would benefit from intense discussion and critique. All topics, subfields, and methodologies within political science will be considered. The manuscript should be intended for publication in a peer-reviewed academic journal (drafts which are intended for dissertation chapters or white papers will not be accepted). Research should not be an excerpt from an already completed work. Solo-authored papers are preferred.
Applications must be in English and include:
- The completed online Application Form.
- A detailed, recent Curriculum Vitae/resume.
- A draft of the 5,000-10,000 word (including abstract, not including references) research manuscript
that will be brought to the seminar for discussion. - A list of 2-3 scholars you would like to have discuss your paper
Find more information on the 2026 program here.