Being a member of APPAM is more than attending a conference.

Professional Development and Education

Conference Volunteer Positions

Make the most of your conference experience by expanding your role as a participant. APPAM members are highly engaged in the conferences, each of which boast a high participation rate.

Opportunities for Professional Members include:

1 Mentor for Student Members
2 Panel Chair
3 Panel Discussant
4 Poster Award Judge

Job Board

Professional Members have access to PublicServiceCareers.org. The job board, hosted by APPAM, ASPA, and NASPAA is the source for professional jobs in the public sector - government, nonprofits and NGO's, consulting, and academia - and for advice and information about public service careers.

Podcasts & Webinars

All members have access to our library of professional development podcasts and webinars. Topics include tips for presenting at academic conferences, interview prep, faculty position negotiation, and deep-dives on policy "hot topics."

Professional Members have the opportunity to participate as speakers for professional development resources such as on The Wonk podcast and webinars. Email Meghan Grenda at mgrenda@appam.org for participation and sponsor information.

Showcase Your Research

APPAM is always on the lookout for great member research to highlight! We can help you promote your recent work via social media, the monthly Update newsletters, and on the APPAM blog. Email Larissa Dalton Stephanoff at ldstephanoff@appam.org for more information.

We also encourage all members to submit work to these APPAM academic conferences: the fall Fall Research Conference, the summer International Conference, the spring Regional Student Conferences, and the rotating Spring Conference.

Update Newsletter

Read the latest Professional Member Update.

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Community of Peers

E-Lists

We strive to provide our members with 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.

Networking Events

Members receive complimentary registration for the many member forums and networking events held throughout the year.

Voting and Nominations 

Participation in APPAM Governance activities depends on the membership type. Professional Members have voting priviledges in all APPAM elections, are eligible for nomination to the Policy Council, and can nominate colleagues to the Policy Council.

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Save with APPAM

Reduced Registration Rates

Members have access to reduced registration rates for all APPAM conferences including the Fall Research Conference and the International Conference. 

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM)

All members receive a complimentary subscription to JPAM. This includes digital access to JPAM Online with additional search and advanced article release features.

Journal Subscriptions

All members receive discounted subscription rates for other research journals.

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Membership Dues & How to Join 

APPAM bills individuals for their annual dues renewals on a monthly basis. 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.

To view all Membership types in detail, please click here.

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