Members are eligible to access a variety of benefits, apply for conference scholarships and fee waivers, participate in mentoring, advocacy, and awards programs. Learn more about the benefits of joining the MPSA. Additionally, MPSA members receive a discounted registration to the annual conference; see registration rates here. MPSA does not invoice or accept purchase orders, wire transfers, or bank transfers as payment. All membership purchases are non-refundable.
Memberships may be purchased or renewed three ways:
Online – You must sign in with your username and password. If you do not have a username and password, create one here. If you are interested in purchasing a lifetime membership, please contact MPSA staff at mpsainfo@mpsanet.org or (812) 558-0588 ext. 2.
By Mail – Send payment via check or credit card with your completed application.
By Phone – Call (812) 558-0588 Ext. 2
Two-Year Membership with a Quarterly Subscription to the American Journal of Political Science
The Two-Year Membership includes digital access to the quarterly publication and past issues of the American Journal of Political Science (no printed materials).
Professional Membership
To ensure access for all political science scholars from all income levels and career-stages, membership dues for professionals are charged on an income-based sliding scale. Accurate representation of your income level reflects your commitment to your colleagues and the discipline. We ask that all professional members, including new and renewing members, determine their dues rate according to the following schedule:
| Professional, Income < $50,000 | $173 |
| Professional, Income $50,000-74,999 | $216 |
| Professional, Income $75,000-99,999 | $254 |
| Professional, Income $100,000-149,999 | $318 |
| Professional, Income $150,000-199,999 | $359 |
| Professional, Income $200,000+ | $390 |
Graduate Student Membership
Graduate Student Membership is available exclusively to current graduate students. Students receive all of the benefits of professional membership, including digital access to the American Journal of Political Science. Proof of current status may be requested.
Graduate Student Membership
$120
Undergraduate Student Membership
Undergraduate Student Membership is available exclusively to current undergraduate students. Students receive all of the benefits of professional membership, including digital access to the American Journal of Political Science. Proof of current status may be requested.
Undergraduate Student Membership
$55
Retiree Membership
Retiree Membership is available to retired professionals. Retirees receive all of the benefits of professional membership, including digital access to the American Journal of Political Science.
Retiree Membership
$77
Lifetime Membership
Lifetime Membership is available to all individuals within the discipline who wish to support the association while making the career investment to ensure continual MPSA membership without interruption. Lifetime Members pay no further dues to the association and are recognized each year at the annual conference. Lifetime members receive all of the benefits of professional membership, including digital access to the American Journal of Political Science.
Lifetime Membership
$3,600
Global Scholars Access Program Membership
The Global Scholars Access Program (GSAP) is a membership initiative that supports scholars from low- and middle-income countries as classified by the OECD and the World Bank. Through this program, the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) offers a limited number of complimentary two-year electronic memberships to eligible political science scholars who are residing in and working or studying at a university in their home country. This program will allow access to MPSA membership benefits including electronic access to the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS), the association’s monthly electronic newsletter, and other member benefits for a period of twenty-four months. Learn more and apply here.
Be Alert to Potential Invoicing Scams
Please be alert of potential scams and phishing schemes with regard to membership invoices. The MPSA does not invoice for membership dues. Please access your account directly to join or renew your membership in the MPSA by logging in here. If someone contacts you and claims to be affiliated with the MPSA, please email us at mpsainfo@mpsanet.org.