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2026 National Student Research Conference
February 27-28, 2026
Washington D.C. (and Virtual)
The thirteenth annual Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference includes in-person panels featuring undergraduates and master’s students, career events, and some virtual panels. Please join us for this exciting event, which will provide a highly interactive forum for students to share their research, participate in professional development activities, and network with their peers, as well as Pi Sigma Alpha alumni currently working in a range of settings. Learn more about the history of the conference here.
Location: American University, Washington, DC
Dates: February 27-28, 2026
(Accommodations and other logistical information will be available on the conference app in the coming weeks.)
Registration
Online registration will open in the coming weeks.
Registration fee for in-person attendance: $20 (non-refundable)
Registration fee for virtual attendance: $10 (non-refundable)
Please note: Volunteers do not have to pay a registration fee. Please reach out to the national office at office@pisigmaalpha.org for a discount code prior to registering.
All attendees must agree to abide by the PSA Code of Conduct.
Access to the conference app, which includes the full conference schedule and other details, will be provided to all registered participants closer to the event. Guests can register on-site at the conference. All attendees must register and get a badge to attend any conference events.
Do you have questions about the conference? Reach out to the PSA national office (office@pisigmaalpha.org).
Proposal and Eligibility Details
All Pi Sigma Alpha members who are current undergraduates or master’s students are eligible to submit a proposal for a paper presentation. Each proposal should consist of a 250-word abstract and title.
The Program Committee is interested in all proposals focused on an issue relevant to political science. Selected proposals are often grouped into substantive themes common to political science including American politics, international relations and comparative politics, and political theory; however, we are also particularly interested in proposals exploring timely political issues related to race, ethnicity, and politics, climate change, and abortion rights.
PROPOSALS DUE: October 31, 2025
Travel Grants
Limited travel grants are available for presenters (between $150-250 per student on average). Information about applying for travel grants will be sent out along with conference acceptances.
Health & Safety Protocols
Pi Sigma Alpha takes the health and safety of our conference attendees very seriously and will monitor any public health concerns that may arise, including as related to COVID-19. At a minimum, all conference attendees will be required to follow the rules and guidelines laid out by American University. Additional public health requirements such as masking, proof of vaccination, or testing may also be required to attend. Pi Sigma Alpha will notify all conference participants of any additional health requirements closer to the event.
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