Submit an Award Nomination. The MPSA is calling for award nominations for research presented at the 80th Annual MPSA Conference (April 13-16, 2023)! In general, and with the exception of Flagship Awards, nominations are made by conference section heads, chairs, and discussants after the conference. However, if you feel a paper is deserving of a research award, please nominate using the forms provided. Please note that self-nominations are not accepted. You must either have held section or panel responsibilities (section head, chair or discussant) at the conference or be a professional-level or retiree conference participant to submit a nomination. The nomination deadline is July 1, 2023. Learn more and submit your nomination here.
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MEMBER TESTIMONIALS

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL - GRADUATE STUDENT
Why MPSA?
I feel privileged to be a member of the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA), whose commitment to advancing the frontiers of research, as well as preparing young researchers remains invaluable.
Given its track record, MPSA will offer me the leverage to hone my research skills and connect with scholars across the world. This will afford me the opportunity to contribute to the discipline of Political Science at a global stage.
Chinedu Ayogu
Researcher
Department of Political Science,
Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL – RETIREE
I attended my first MPSA meeting in April 1973 during my first spring at Bradley University, and have attended and/or participated in every meeting since then except for 2012 due to a professional conflict. I have always found numerous panels of interest, enjoy connecting with colleagues (especially as the only political theorist at BU), and find the book exhibits very useful. My overall experience with MPSA has always been positive and Meegan Isenhour is wonderful about answering any procedural questions or concerns I might have. I can't imagine not belonging to and participating in MPSA.
Emily R. Gill, PhD
Caterpillar Professor of Political Science Emerita
Bradley University

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL – GRADUATE STUDENT
Joining MPSA creates an opportunity for members to learn and connect with like-minded colleagues, initiate research projects and develop innovative academic ideas. MPSA provides all kinds of grant awards in recognition of its members' academic excellence and productivity as well as offering professional opportunities for career development purposes. MPSA staff are respectful, highly professional and always prompt in responding to inquiries.
Dickson Ajisafe, Doctoral Candidate
University of Pretoria, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL – GRADUATE STUDENT
Throughout the early stages of my academic career, MPSA has consistently provided valuable networking opportunities. Each year I look forward to MPSA as an opportunity to connect with colleagues at other institutions and to start building new connections.
Nicole Yadon
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Ohio State University
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