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Current Opportunities:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

2026 Southeast Asian Politics Research Development Group<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 Southeast Asian Politics Research Development Group (RDG) offers an opportunity to advance research towards publication, participate in the 2026 APSA Annual Meeting, and develop scholarly networks with colleagues. Participation in the RDG is open to early-career scholars whose research focuses on Southeast Asia and who are currently based in Asia. Priority will be given to applications from scholars based in Southeast Asia. Those whose primary institutional affiliation is outside of Asia are not eligible for this program. Selected scholars will receive an APSA Travel Grant of up to $1,000 to support eligible travel and accommodation expenses. Applications were due March 8, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more here<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JPSA-APSA Working Group on \u201cCivically Engaged Research for Critical Issues in Society\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 JPSA-APSA Working Group on “Civically Engaged Research for Critical Issues in Society” provides an opportunity to share and improve research towards publication, develop new scholarly networks, and explore the use of civically engaged research in investigating some of the critical issues facing our societies. This year’s Working Group is centered on the theme of Political Transitions in Aging Societies. Organizers will cover participation costs (including airfare, accommodation, and conference registration) for up to 20 qualified applicants. The program will take place concurrently with the JPSA Annual Meeting in Tokyo, Japan from October 9-12, 2025. Applications were due June 1, 2025.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Details about the 2026 program will be available in early spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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APSA International Membership<\/strong>
Targeted International Membership (TIM) is available to scholars in any non-high-income, non-OECD country. TIM provides the opportunity for scholars residing in eligible countries to become full APSA members at a significantly reduced annual dues rate of $45 USD. See here<\/a> for more information.<\/td>		APSA International Workshops<\/strong>
In addition to the Asia Pacific Workshops, APSA runs a program of political science workshops for early-career scholars from countries in the Arab Middle East and North Africa region. Since 2013, over 130 scholars from 32 different countries have participated in APSA\u2019s MENA Workshops. Learn more here<\/a> or contact menaworkshops@apsanet.org<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The American Political Science Association\u2019s Asia Program is a multi-year effort to support political science research and networking among early-career scholars in East and Southeast Asia. Working with a variety of partners including university departments, research centers, and political science associations, APSA offers workshops, seminars, research grants, and other resources for local scholars. The program extends APSA\u2019s engagement with the international political science community and strengthens research networks linking American scholars with colleagues overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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