The Journal of Public and International Affairs (JPIA) is now in its 35th year. It is an academic journal publishing exceptional policy papers and articles of APSIA school graduate students in U.S. policy, international relations, development studies, and economic policy.

The Journal seeks pieces that are outstanding in their research quality and include specific policy recommendations. We encourage submissions from students of diverse and traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in policy scholarship, or that engage with issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How to Submit

Submissions for the 35th edition of JPIA have closed. Submissions will open for the 36th edition of JPIA in Fall 2024.

Please see below and our FAQ for additional information.

Eligibility

You must be currently enrolled as a student at an APSIA member/affiliate school or have graduated from an APSIA member/affiliate school during the current calendar year. (APSIA Member Directory)

Selection Process

The selection process for the Journal of Public and International Affairs (JPIA) is run by an editorial team composed of students from APSIA schools. The editorial leadership team is comprised of Princeton University students who are selected through an application process. The rest of the editorial team is composed of students from both U.S. and international APSIA schools. In 2022, the editorial team had representatives from 11 schools. These members are often the editorial leadership of journals published at their respective universities.  

JPIA runs a rigorous, double-blind selection process. All submissions are read multiple times by multiple members of the editorial team, even if that submission is not selected for the Journal. 

The submissions are read by the editorial team at JPIA's annual Reading Weekend, which is held for three days in February at Princeton University. All members of the JPIA editorial team participate in Reading Weekend. Authors of accepted submissions are notified shortly after Reading Weekend concludes.

If you have any additional questions about submitting to the Journal, contact us.