Join Us!
We are pleased to announce the inaugural Political Science Graduate Symposium at the University of South Carolina, scheduled for March 8th, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. This regional conference is exclusively open to graduate students across all subfields of political science and aims to foster cross-subfield research and support the next generation of scholars in the Southeast. Paper proposals are due January 1st, 2025. Submit your proposal HERE!
About the Symposium
Presented by the American Political Science Association and the Walker Institute for International and Area Studies, the Political Science Graduate Symposium provides a platform for emerging scholars to present their research, engage with peers and faculty, and participate in professional development activities. By lowering barriers to conference participation, we strive to create an accessible and enriching environment for graduate students from institutions in the SEC and beyond.
Key Features
Monetary Awards:
Endowed by the Walker Institute, competitive awards will be presented to the top papers in each subfield, recognizing outstanding research and providing financial support to exceptional graduate scholars.
Professional Round Table:
Led by established scholars, this session offers valuable insights into the current state of each subfield as they discuss and explore recent research developments and possible areas for new inquiry.
Spatial Methods Workshop:
Led by Dr. David Darmofal, author of Spatial Models for the Social Sciences, this workshop affords you the opportunity to advance your research methodology skills with one of the foremost scholars of this method.
Networking Opportunities:
Our structured networking events provide you with the opportunity to connect with professors, seasoned professionals, and peers, fostering valuable academic and professional relationships.
Keynote Address
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Stephen P. Nicholson, the Philip H. Alston Jr. Distinguished Professor at the University of Georgia’s Department of Political Science, will be delivering the keynote address at our inaugural symposium. An acclaimed scholar, Dr. Nicholson’s work spans mass public behavior, public opinion, and political psychology, contributing extensively to academic literature and our understanding of direct democracy. His insights promise to make the symposium both enlightening and inspiring.