Graduate Employment Resources
The Graduate Employment Postings lists job opportunities and searches that are currently in the Political Science Fields. The following positions are listed by date of posting. These brief descriptions are followed by one or more links, leading to the full employment search description and when available, the university or employer posting the search.
The most extensive listing of jobs in political science is APSA’s eJobs. Interdisciplinary positions are often advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
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January 22, 2026
Opportunity: RAND/DARPA Geoeconomics Summer Study
Deadline: February 14, 2026
RAND invites applications for a 2026 Geoeconomics Summer Study sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Blending theory and practice, this initiative aims to generate new insights in geoeconomics through collaboration with emerging scholars.
Please submit applications to GeoeconomicsSummerStudy@rand.org by February 14, 2026. We strongly encourage applicants to apply using an institutional email address.
View the full advertisement here.
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January 30 2026
Opportunity: Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, Fall 2026 semester
Deadline: February 27, 2026
The Scoville Fellowship is a highly competitive national fellowship program that provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the funding and opportunity to work for six to nine months with one of more than two dozen participating institutions in Washington, DC, including leading think tanks and advocacy groups that focus on nuclear weapons risk reduction and other international security issues. Since its inception in 1987, our program has brought 234 people to work in Washington. In recent years we have awarded fellowships to fewer than 3% of applicants.
We have scheduled two upcoming information sessions for prospective applicants to hear from Scoville Fellows and staff, one on Wednesday, February 4 at 3:00 PM EST and the second on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:00 PM EST. The Zoom links are posted at https://scoville.org/overview/information-sessions/.
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January 12, 2026
Opportunity: graduate student assistant, Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, American Association of Public Opinion Research
Deadline: March 13, 2026
In partnership with the American Association of Public Opinion Research (AAPOR), the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research is seeking a graduate student to assist with the development of educational materials. Efforts are primarily focused on developing introductory-level instructional materials in public opinion survey research for use by educators. Scholars will also participate in weekly conversations with leaders in the field of polling research. The entire scholar program is conducted remotely.
W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars receive $5,000 compensation and a complimentary AAPOR membership in exchange for roughly 10 hours of effort per week during the months of June, July and August. This program is open to all graduate students currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including students who identify as members of groups that have been underrepresented in the field of polling research. Consideration will be given to applications that embody the principles and values advocated by W.E.B. Du Bois.
Learn more and apply on the Join Our Team page, at https://ropercenter.cornell.edu/get-involved/join-team.
More info at: https://ropercenter.cornell.edu/web-du-bois-scholars
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January 12, 2026
Opportunity: graduate student assistant, Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, American Association of Public Opinion Research
Deadline: March 13, 2026
In partnership with the American Association of Public Opinion Research (AAPOR), the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research is seeking a graduate student to assist with the development of educational materials. Efforts are primarily focused on developing introductory-level instructional materials in public opinion survey research for use by educators. Scholars will also participate in weekly conversations with leaders in the field of polling research. The entire scholar program is conducted remotely.
W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars receive $5,000 compensation and a complimentary AAPOR membership in exchange for roughly 10 hours of effort per week during the months of June, July and August. This program is open to all graduate students currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including students who identify as members of groups that have been underrepresented in the field of polling research. Consideration will be given to applications that embody the principles and values advocated by W.E.B. Du Bois.
Learn more and apply on the Join Our Team page, at https://ropercenter.cornell.edu/get-involved/join-team.
More info at: https://ropercenter.cornell.edu/web-du-bois-scholars
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October 14, 2025
Opportunity: Call for paper proposals, conference on immigration: “Integration Challenges & Prospects”
Nafplio, Greece
Conference Dates: June 12-13, 2026
The Identity & Conflict Lab is hosting a 2-day conference focused on what “two-way” integration processes should look like – both in theory and in practice. To that end, we invite proposals for papers that present cutting-edge empirical research focused on immigration in Europe and other geographic regions. We welcome thoughtful proposals focusing on ideas, measures, and practices of immigrant integration; evaluations of policies that improve outcomes for migrants and/or native populations; and empirical studies of policy instruments that were designed to improve welfare outcomes for affected populations.
Interested scholars should submit abstracts no longer than 300 words for consideration by November 30, 2025. Notifications of acceptances by January 15, 2026. Paper drafts must be submitted 3 weeks before the conference to be included in the program. Only completed (unpublished) papers will be accepted. Well-developed pre-analysis plans will also be considered.
The conference will be held in the historical city of Nafplio on June 12-13. Presenters should arrive on the evening of June 11th. We cover accommodation expenses for 3 nights (June 11, 12, and 13) and most meals. Presenters are responsible for their own travel expenses and are free to make their own travel plans to Nafplio. There is no registration fee.
Abstracts should be submitted here. If you encounter any issues with the form, please send your Name, Title, Affiliation, and abstract directly to Eleni Kyrkopoulou. Any inquiries can also be directed to this address.
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