APSA's Political Communication Section has budgeted substantial funds to offset some travel costs for selected attendees of the 2024 APSA conference or Political Communication preconference in Philadelphia. Our funding will be distributed through two programs:

SPARK program: To encourage career development opportunities and greater representation and visibility in our field, the Political Communication Section of APSA will be providing some financial support to several conference and preconference participants. This support will be offered to a small number of students (undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D.), with preference given to students from underrepresented groups, broadly defined. Advisors are encouraged to reach out to their students and urge them to apply. If selected for funding, students will be reimbursed for $750 of hotel, travel, or registration costs for the main APSA conference or the Political Communication preconference.

Travel funding: To support students participating in the APSA conference or Political Communication preconference, the Political Communication Section will offer selected students reimbursement for 50% or less of hotel and airfare expenses for travel to Philadelphia. Individual reimbursements will vary but will not exceed $500 per student. Preference will be given to graduate students, section members, participants who add to the diversity of the discipline broadly defined, and those who are listed in the preconference or conference programs.

For both the SPARK program and travel funding, those selected to receive funding will need to provide receipts for reimbursement after the conference. No funding is available in advance. To be considered for the SPARK program or travel funding, please complete and submit the form below no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on May 31, 2024.