The Public Management Research Association’s 2026 Awards Season is officially underway, and members are encouraged to participate by submitting nominations and applications in the coming weeks. PMRA’s awards recognize excellence across the field, from early career scholarship to lifetime contributions and doctoral student participation in the annual conference. Go to PMRA Awards on the website.

Several key deadlines are approaching.

Nominate for the Best Dissertation and Frederickson Awards by February 1

PMRA is currently accepting nominations for two major association awards.

The School of Public Affairs at American University is pleased to be hosting the 2026 Public Management Research Conference (PMRC). The conference will take place from June 4 to 6, 2026, (with pre-conference workshops on June 3) in Washington, DC. The Call for Proposals is out and the submission portal is now open. Questions? Please email [email protected]

Deadline: 11/10/2025

The Public Management Research Association (PMRA) is seeking proposals to host the 2027 Public Management Research Conference to be held outside the United States.

To support institutions interested in submitting a proposal, PMRA President Lael Keiser ([email protected]) and PMRA Association Manager ([email protected]) will be available to answer questions about the application process and the conference.

We are excited to announce that the 2026 Public Management Research Conference (PMRC) will be hosted by American University’s School of Public Affairs in Washington, DC! Mark your calendars for June 4–6, 2026, and join us on AU’s beautiful campus for three days of cutting-edge research presentations, networking, and engagement with leading scholars and practitioners in public management.

American University Welcome Video

To better accommodate requests from many prospective attendees, SNU has extended the early-bird registration deadline for PMRC Seoul to April 2, 2025 (Korean Standard Time).

Please note: If you plan to register for PMRA membership prior to signing up for PMRC Seoul, you must complete your PMRA registration by March 28, 2025, to qualify for the PMRA member rate.

We are excited to announce that registration for PMRC 2025 is now open! Join us June 26–28, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, for the premier gathering of public management scholars. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research, network with colleagues from around the world, and participate in thought-provoking discussions shaping the field of public management.

Ealy-Bird Registration Deadline: March 25, 2025

PMRC Website

As preparations for PMRC 2025 in Seoul advance, we invite organizations and individuals interested in sponsorship opportunities to reach out to PMRC hosts at [email protected] by April 1 to discuss available options.

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