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APSA Membership
The American Political Science Association promotes scholarly research and discourse across the field, of political science, while continuing to promote, and expand professional opportunities. A membership in APSA enables access to benefits, programs, and services that will help you stay abreast with evolving methodologies, research topics, and approaches in the field and allow you to have a direct impact on the discipline.
Who Joins APSA?
APSA’s member benefits are designed to ensure that all of our members receive the highest value for their membership.Our membership is comprised of:
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| Individual Members: Including faculty, students, K-12 educators, consultants, researchers, retired members | Departmental Members: | Institutional Members: Including libraries, research institutes, think tanks, embassies, and non-governmental organizations |
Contribute today to APSA funds, programs and initiatives for political scientists.
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