APPAM Membership is more than attending a conference.
APPAM Retired Memberships are available to all professionals who have retired from the field of public policy and public affairs.
We offer a reduced rate to retired members that might not be working in the field any longer but still want to stay involved. An APPAM membership ensures that you are on the cutting edge of policy analysis and management issues that affect all policy professionals.
Join today for $45 for the year!
Members have access to reduced registration rates for the APPAM Annual Fall Research Conference and other events throughout the year.
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.
Retired Members are encouraged to participate in the Mentor Matching Program as mentors. 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 there are various virtual meet-ups hosted throughout the year. Mentors and mentees are encouraged to check-in at least once per quarter.
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 retired member, you also have the opportunity (and are encouraged!) to share your own expertise and submit a proposal.
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. We also encourage members to submit work to the Annual Fall Research Conference.
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 opportunity for connection and guidance from seasoned APPAM members. Additionally, APPAM members have the opportunity to submit a proposal for new communities.
APPAM strives to provide 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.
This members-only institutional and individual Membership Directory 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.
Stay up-to-date with APPAM info, policy news and more opportunities with our monthly APPAM newsletter.
Members receive a complimentary subscription to JPAM. This includes digital access to JPAM Online with additional search and advanced article release features.
Members have voting privileges in all APPAM elections, are eligible for nomination to the Policy Council, and can nominate colleagues to the Policy Council.
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.