The world's largest political science organization, dedicated to fostering awareness and understanding of political life. Includes good links to political science departments, conferences, fellowships, and grants.

The ISPA was founded in 1949 under UNESCO sponsorship. Since 1950, the principal academic activities of IPSA have been its scholarly meetings, research committees, study groups and the publishing of books, reports, and edited collections. The meetings began with a congress in 1950, and since 1952, world congresses have been taking place every three years.

Founded in 1939, this organization of political science professors, students and public administrators is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship in all areas of political science. Includes information about conferences, and an excellent site of political science Web sites.

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