#2026APPAM Submissions are due tomorrow, Wednesday 4/22! Remember: you should create your profile NOW. You do NOT have a profile if you do not receive an email confirmation. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Z0Jz50YNxrs
#2026APPAM Submissions are due tomorrow, Wednesday 4/22! Remember: you only need to provide the presenting author. You will be prompted to add co-authors after acceptance. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Z0Jz50YNxrs
#2026APPAM Submissions are due tomorrow, Wednesday 4/22! Remember: the abstract length is between 300 to 500 words. Add in a few extra spaces if you need to make it to 300. Learn more: ow.ly/Z0Jz50YNxrs
Surveys are one of the best ways to understand what people know, do, & believe, but great data starts with great design. Join our webinar for practical, research-backed strategies on sampling, writing better questions, increasing responses, & improving accuracy. Register: https://ow.ly/UYC150YMFV4
Are you an APPAM member who LOVES talking about all things public policy and data science? We are talking about topics like quantitative skills and domain expertise. If that sounds like you, don't miss the APPAM Data Science Community. Learn more: https://ow.ly/94pH50YKv6R
Insider #2026APPAM Tip: Create your MemberClicks profile NOW to avoid delaying in submitting your abstract. Don't forget, submission closes on Wednesday, April 22 at 11:59 PM ET! That's NEXT WEEK.
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Join the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities & APPAM for a timely conversation on strengthening Social Security’s longterm financing. We will explore how Social Security fits into the federal budget, evaluate solutions, & more. Register: www.appam.org/conference-events/policy...
The Kershaw Award recognizes leaders in public policy analysis who are making a real impact before the age of 40. This award honors original, research-based contributions that advance the design, implementation, & evaluation of public policies. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zRSw50YImo7
There have been exciting changes to the 2026 APPAM Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion Fellowship. Learn more about these changes and apply by Tuesday, May 12 here: https://ow.ly/1fWy50YH4VW
As a researcher, do you wonder which sampling approach ensures representativeness? How to craft questions that minimize bias? What strategies maximize response rates and data quality? Find the answers in our 4/22 webinar! Register here: https://ow.ly/xYBW50YFOQg
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Did you know APPAM offers a variety of awards & fellowships that recognize all stages of public policy practice? It is a great opportunity to recognize yourself or your peer for outstanding work in the field! Learn more: https://ow.ly/luSt50YCU79
If you are looking for a community for those interested in Chinese public policy, look no further - APPAM has you covered. Join this dynamic & inclusive community led by APPAM member, Can Chen. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZTK550YAISp
That's a wrap! Now that you have the insider tips, you are ready to submit your submission by Wednesday, April 22, at 11:59 PST. Learn more: www.appam.org/conference-e...
A: It's important to be clear about what it is that you're doing, your research question, methods, and why this is relevant. I would also use language that's easily accessible, because APPAM does target a very large audience in different parts of the policy ecosystem - Karen Gardiner
Q: In terms of what chairs and reviewers specifically look for in the final review process when deciding which submissions to accept? What's that specific component that they should have in the abstracts?
A: I think there's sometimes that'll read an abstract that just lacks detail, and if the reviewers had more detail, or had more context about the fit or the topic, then it would probably have a better chance at being accepted, but that detail has to be correct. - Jessica Pac
A: I sometimes find abstracts that are focused, especially on one geographic area, without explaining why they will not be accepted. APPAM is a national conference. It's not a regional or a local conference. - Aparna Soni
Q: In terms of the review process, what pitfalls do reviewers commonly observe in submissions, and how can they improve the chances of acceptance?
A: Generally, people are very open to joining panels, especially if you're the one who's willing to do the heavy lifting and bring it all together into a coherent proposal. And if they aren't, they might have colleagues who are willing to do it, or other people in their network. - Karen Gardiner
Q: How can a single paper listing be used to effectively build a panel? And what strategies should authors use to network and connect with other potential panelists?
A: They've got to be a clear theme. The paper's authors need to work on complementary issues, right? All those ideas should be complementary and interrelated. - Muhammad Salar Khan
Q: In terms of what are some strategies for curating a balanced and interactive group of speakers?
A: You also need to think about how you are going to engage the attendees in the discussion. So it's not simply presenting and then having discussants, but thinking about how you bring it all together into a conversation. - Karen Gardiner
A: A traditional panel usually consists of presentations followed by discussants, and then questions at the end. Whereas a roundtable is much more interactive. - Karen Gardiner
Q: In terms of roundtables, how do roundtables differ from traditional panels, and what makes for an engaging and successful session in these formats?
A: In general, we want to avoid echo chambers. We value diverse perspectives, um, especially in our field of public policy.
Just having diversity in all sorts of respects makes for a much richer session, I feel. I think that's why diversity is valued, especially in APPAM. - Aparna Soni
Q: In terms of the review process, prioritizing diversity and organization affiliations, professional roles, race, ethnicity, content, and methodology. What are the best practices for ensuring a diverse and well-rounded submission?
A: Organizing a panel is such a great way to meet people and to network. Senior faculty would like to be part of the panel, but they don't have the bandwidth to organize a panel themselves. Students, reach out to senior faculty at different institutions who work in a similar area. - Aparna Soni