Membership Details by Type
APPAM is dedicated to improving public policy and management by fostering excellence in research, analysis, and education. Connect with policy researchers, gain leadership experience, and present your research in front of experienced professionals. These lists detail the member types, and how to get the most out of your APPAM membership.
Professional Membership
Reduced registration rates for all APPAM events, including the Fall Research, Spring, and International Conferences.
A subscription to the Journal of Policy Analysis & Management (JPAM).
Opportunities to volunteer at APPAM events and make important connections in the field.
Eligible to apply for various APPAM awards, fellowships, scholarships, and present your research at the professional conferences.
Voting privileges in APPAM elections.
Ability to participate as speakers for professional development resources such as podcasts and webinars.
Complimentary access to all APPAM Institutional Member Forums, networking events, and student/senior scholar receptions.
Searchable institutional and individual membership databases to help you connect with colleagues.
Access to our library of professional development podcasts and webinars.
Access to professional jobs in the public sector via PublicServiceCareers.org.
Access to all APPAM E-List communities, which serve as a medium through which to solicit the advice of your peers, benefit from their experience, and participate in an ongoing conversation.
Student Membership
Reduced registration rates for all APPAM events, including the Fall Research, Spring, and International Conferences.
A subscription to the Journal of Policy Analysis & Management (JPAM).
Opportunities to volunteer at APPAM events and make important connections in the field.
Eligible to apply for various APPAM awards, fellowships, scholarships, and present your research at the Regional Student Conferences.
Eligible to participate in the APPAM Mentor Matching Program to connect with policy experts.
Access to student-only professional
development sessions and meet-ups at the Fall Research Conference.
Complimentary access to all APPAM Institutional Member Forums, networking events, and student/senior scholar receptions.
Searchable institutional and individual membership databases to help you connect with colleagues.
Access to our library of professional development podcasts and webinars.
Access to professional jobs in the public sector via PublicServiceCareers.org.
Access to all APPAM E-List communities, which serve as a medium through which to solicit the advice of your peers, benefit from their experience, and participate in an ongoing conversation.
Institutional Membership
Academic institutions receive 20 free student memberships annually. Non-academic institutions receive five free professional memberships for junior staff.
One complimentary professional membership for the organization’s institutional representative.
A subscription to the Journal of Policy Analysis & Management (JPAM).
Exclusive opportunities during the Fall Research Conference, such as complimentary interview space, affiliate reception space, access to the policy PhD program fair, and discounted sponsorship opportunities.
Participation on the APPAM Committee of Institutional Representatives.
Opportunity to host APPAM Institutional Member Forums and International Conferences.
Complimentary access to all APPAM Institutional Member Forums, networking events, and student/senior scholar receptions.
Ability to nominate persons for the APPAM PhD Dissertation Award.
Ability to post job opportunities to PublicServiceCareers.org.
List communities, which serve as a medium through which to solicit the advice of your peers, benefit from their experience, and participate in an ongoing conversation.
Membership Dues
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.
Professional
$95 - $180
Depending on income level
Student
$30 - $45
Depending on education level
Retired
$50
Institutional
$2,000