Concerned about conference travel bans due to the Coronavirus?
Are you worried about your ability to travel and attend the 2020 MPSA Annual Conference due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus? The MPSA team understands the meaningful value of presenting at academic conferences so we're working diligently on implementing a solution so those affected by the travel ban will still be able to present. If this applies to you, please let us know your concerns before declining your role invitation. More information will be available soon on alternate accommodations.
Opportunities to Volunteer!
Join an MPSA committee, volunteer for a professional development or working group session, or sign up to be a mentor.
More information here.
The Bert and Phyllis Lamb Prize in Political Science -
Selection criteria, instructions for applying, and application available at
https://lambprize.org/. Deadline February 21, 2020.
Register to be a Potential Reviewer for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites graduate students to register as potential reviewers for the 2020 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students pursuing research-based masters and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and STEM Education at accredited, non-profit US institutions of higher education. visit https://nsfgrfp.org/ for more information.
IIE-SRF Partnerships for Scholar Advancement Seeks Advisors
The Institute of International Education Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) through their Partnerships for Scholar Advancement (PSA) program seeks advisors who commit to offering time, advice, and/or networks to help IIE-SRF fellows overcome obstacles that may prevent the fellow from reaching her or his career goals. Fellows are accomplished scholars who having faced threats to their lives and careers in their home countries, have been awarded one- to two-year fellowships worldwide to resume their research and teaching. Advisorships are among the most effective ways for displaced fellows to work through challenges to securing longer-term positions and opportunities in academia and related sectors. Possible advisor roles include CV/resume assistance, cover letter preparation, career advice, etc. For additional information, please visit the IIE-SRF PSA program page or contact Olga Gregorian at ogregorian@iie.org.
An Invitation to Submit News Items
Please share news of promotions, awards (calls for nomination and recipient announcements welcome), and other good news by submitting the information via
this brief form. MPSA staff will verify the information prior to sharing on the website, in the monthly newsletter (delivered mid-month), and in social media (as appropriate).