UKAPA is the only learned society in the UK that specifically represents scholars of public administration and allied subjects. It seeks to develop and coordinate the work of higher education in the pursuit of education, training and research in public administration, and allied subjects. Institutional membership provides all members (including doctoral students) of a named department or school with access to membership benefits. Each Institution must nominate a main and alternative representative who will represent their institution in UKAPA meetings.
Membership provides:
Representation
We are committed to giving our members a voice within UKAPA.
Throughout the year, UKAPA holds four meetings, an AGM in January and three membership meetings. Institutional representatives have access to all meetings and also enjoy voting rights.
Through UKAPA’s Executive, members are represented on the various professional forums that UKAPA participates in.
- Through UKAPA’s Executive members will have the opportunity to nominate scholars for fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS).
- Through UKAPA’s Executive members have the opportunity to nominate scholars for REF panels.
Information
We seek to keep members up to date with relevant information on UKAPA activities and news relevant to the discipline.
- Access to information on UKAPA activities.
- Access to information about conferences/seminars and relevant journals in the discipline.
- Access to information from relevant professional bodies.
- Access to information on employment opportunities.
Professional Activities and Development – Get involved in UKAPA!
We offer a number of opportunities for members to be involved in wider UKAPA activities.
- Access to an active forum for debates, communication and updating on matters concerning research and higher education in public administration and associated subjects.
- Opportunities to contribute to joint responses to government, professional, or policy-making body consultations.
- Opportunities to be involved in collaborations with UKAPA’s Executive and the wider membership.
- Access to teaching and pedagogy initiatives.
UKAPA’s Annual Conference
- The conference is a key event in the public administration calendar. It brings scholars doctoral researchers and members of the practice community together to network, share research and engage in debate.
Funding Competitions
All members (including doctoral students) are entitled to apply for two small grants.
- Small research grant (£2000).
- Research seminar series grant (£2000).
Doctoral Student Support
We are building a vibrant doctoral community and we are committed to giving our doctoral students voice within the discipline.
- Doctoral students are represented on UKAPA’s Executive Committee thought our VC for Doctoral Research.
- UKAPA’s Annual Doctoral Conference takes place the day before our Annual Conference (early September).
- Doctoral researchers in membership institutions can apply. Attendance is free.
- Doctoral researchers have access to several student support mechanisms and a variety of activities. See our doctoral community page.
Annual membership fees
Institutional membership: £325
Membership runs from January to December.
For further information, please contact Michael Joseph, UKAPA’s VC for Membership: Michael.Joseph@brunel.ac.uk
