APPAM Membership is more than attending a conference.
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It's a highly experienced network of academics, researchers, practitioners, and students.
It's being on the cutting edge of policy analysis and management topics that affect everyone engaged with research.
It's a community dedicated to improving public policy and management by fostering excellence in the field.
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Professional Membership Benefits
APPAM Professional Memberships are available to professionals working in the field of public policy and public affairs. An APPAM membership ensures that you are on the cutting edge of policy analysis and management issues that affect all policy professionals.
| Professional Membership |
| $90/year for individuals with income less than $65,000 |
| $120/year for individuals with income $65,000-100,000 |
| $155/year for individuals with income more than $100,000 |
| $175/year for individuals with income more than $150,000 |
**Membership dues are not refundable
Professional Development
Registration Discounts: Members can take advantage of reduced registration rates for the APPAM Annual Fall Research Conference and other events throughout the year.
APPAM Career Connections: The recently updated APPAM Career Connections boasts a clean look and updated features for the best experience for job seekers and employers alike. Career Connections hosts only relevant resumes and job postings, making the process less saturated and easier to find jobs and employees.
Mentor Matching Program: Professional Members are encouraged to participate in the Mentor Matching Program. This program matches student members with professional members to connect one-on-one regarding professional development topics. In-person meet-ups are hosted at the Annual Fall Research Conference, and various virtual meet-ups are hosted throughout the year. Mentors and mentees are encouraged to check in at least once per quarter.
Webinars: All members have access to our library of professional development and public policy research webinars. Topics include tips for presenting at academic conferences, interview prep, faculty position negotiation, and deep dives on relevant policy topics. As a professional member, you also have the opportunity to submit a proposal to present your own policy research.
Showcase Your Research: APPAM is always looking for great member research to highlight! We can help you promote your recent work via social media, the monthly Update newsletters, and the APPAM blog. We encourage members to submit work to the Annual Fall Research Conference - E-mail Communications for more information.
Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM): Members receive a complimentary subscription to JPAM. This includes digital access to JPAM Online, which offers additional search and advanced article release features.
Community
APPAM Communities: Participate in one of our five APPAM Communities. These groups meet virtually and in person based on an element or idea such as religion, research type, geography, and more. These Communities provide invaluable opportunities for connection and guidance from seasoned APPAM members. Additionally, APPAM members can submit proposals for new communities. 
Volunteer Positions: Stay engaged and make a difference with APPAM! With so many high-quality proposals to review, committees to oversee, and expert content to deliver, we rely on help from our community to keep our conferences and content top-notch and running smoothly.
E-Lists: APPAM strives to provide members access to a broad collection of tools, content, practical resources, and a smart and vibrant community of peers via the E-List Member Forum Communities. These groups serve as a platform to solicit the advice of your peers, benefit from their experience, and participate in ongoing conversations.
Membership Directory: This members-only institutional and individual member database allows you to search for colleagues based on location, research topic, and member type. Did you meet someone at the last conference you attended? Many members build future research collaborations by connecting via the directory.
Update Newsletter: Our monthly APPAM newsletter will keep you up-to-date with APPAM information, policy news, and other opportunities.
Voting and Nominations: Members have voting privileges in all APPAM elections, are eligible for nomination to the Policy Council, and can nominate colleagues to the Policy Council.
I began my journey with APPAM as a graduate student, received an Equity & Inclusion Fellowship, and later became a member of APPAM's Policy Council. Now, as an Assistant Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, I'm grateful for my involvement with APPAM at each stage of my academic and professional career. I look forward to continuing to grow with the organization and being a member for many years to come.
Andrea Headley, Assistant Professor, McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University
Membership Dues & How to Join
APPAM bills individual for their annual membership dues on a monthly basis, based on membership start date. Members receive a request to renew their membership three months before scheduled expiration. For example, if you join APPAM in March, you will receive your first renewal request the following January.
| Professional Membership |
| $90/year for individuals with income less than $65,000 |
| $120/year for individuals with income $65,000-100,000 |
| $155/year for individuals with income more than $100,000 |
| $175/year for individuals with income more than $150,000 |