Membership Categories
Members are eligible to access a variety of benefits, apply for scholarships, and participate in mentoring, advocacy, and awards programs. MPSA does not accept purchase orders, wire transfers, or bank transfers as payment.
(All membership purchases are non-refundable.)
Memberships may be purchased or renewed three ways:
Online - You must sign in with your username and password. If you do not have a username and password, create one here.
By Mail - Send payment via check or credit card with your completed application
By Phone - Call (812) 558-0588 Ext. 2
Professional Membership
To ensure access for all political science scholars from all income levels and career-stages, membership dues for professionals are charged on an income-based sliding scale. Accurate representation of your income level reflects your commitment to your colleagues and the discipline. We ask that all professional members, including new and renewing members, determine their dues rate according to the following schedule:
| Annual income $100,000+ |
$210 |
| Annual income $60,000 - $99,999 |
$174 |
| Annual income $50,000 - $59,999 |
$149 |
| Annual income up to $49,999 |
$120 |
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1 Year Membership with PRINT Subscription
The 1 Year Print Membership includes a print subscription to the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS). In addition to four issues of the AJPS delivered quarterly over the course of the twelve-month membership, those who select a 1 Year Print Membership are also granted access to current and past issues of the journal online. Please note that an additional shipping fee ($20USD) is automatically charged to print members living outside of the United States.
2 Year Membership with DIGITAL ONLY Subscription
The 2 Year Digital Membership is an entirely online option which includes digital access to current and past issues of the American Journal of Political Science (no printed materials). The twenty-four month digital membership demonstrates a significant savings for those who do not require print copies of the journal. The 2 Year Digital Membership is the same rate as the 1 Year Print Membership with no additional fees for those living outside of the United States.
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Graduate Student Membership
Graduate Student Membership is available exclusively to current graduate students. Students receive all of the benefits of professional membership, including the 1 Year Print OR 2 Year Digital option, at a reduced rate. Proof of current status may be requested.
| Graduate Student Membership |
$85 |
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Undergraduate Student Membership
Undergraduate Student Membership is available to current undergraduate students and is available as a 2 Year Digital Membership only. Undergraduate students receive all of the benefits of professional membership at a reduced rate. Proof of current status may be requested.
| Undergraduate Student Membership |
$35 |
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Retiree Membership
Retiree Membership is available to retired professionals. Retirees also receive all of the benefits of professional membership, including 1 Year Print OR 2 Year Digital option, at a reduced rate.
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Lifetime Membership
Lifetime Membership is available to all individuals within the discipline who wish to support the association while making the career investment to ensure continual MPSA membership without interruption. Lifetime Members pay no further dues to the association and are recognized each year at the annual conference.
| Lifetime Membership |
$3000 |
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Updated 10/31/19