PMRA members in conversation at the Public Management Research Conference

More Than Membership

PMRA membership is more than access to conferences and professional resources. It is continued participation in an intellectually rigorous, collaborative, and supportive scholarly community committed to advancing public management research.

For many members, PMRA is not simply a conference community. It is a professional network that supports career development and growth.

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Why Members Choose PMRA

Rigorous and high-quality public management scholarship
A collegial and accessible scholarly environment
Strong international and comparative engagement
Meaningful interactions across career stages
Low barriers to collaboration and intellectual exchange
Long-term scholarly relationship building

Our Journals: JPART and PPMG

PMRA publishes two of the field's leading journals, both through Oxford University Press. These aren't a subscription perk PMRA passes along; PMRA owns and shapes both, and membership includes full access.

JPART

JPART

Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, established in 1990, is the field's top-ranked journal in Public Administration by impact factor.

Edited by Ole Helby Petersen and Kim Sass Mikkelsen (Roskilde University).

JPART's Beryl Radin Award is presented annually at PMRC for the year's best article.

PPMG

PPMG

Perspectives on Public Management and Governance, PMRA's newer journal launched in 2018, is dedicated to theory development and conceptual work advancing the field.

Edited by Kimberley Isett and Jessica Sowa (University of Delaware).

PPMG's Camilla Stivers Award is presented annually at PMRC for the year's best article.

Members access both journals through the links on Member Home. Learn more about our journals.

What Membership Includes

Scholarly Development & Intellectual Exchange

  • Research workshops and developmental scholarly feedback
  • Substantive conference discussions and intellectual exchange
  • Publication and collaboration opportunities
  • Ongoing scholarly engagement beyond annual conferences

Professional Growth & Career Development

  • Mentorship and professional guidance across career stages
  • Academic job market networking and support
  • Leadership and professional service opportunities
  • Awards and professional recognition
  • Increased visibility within the public management community

Community & Networking

  • Greater accessibility to senior scholars than larger disciplinary conferences
  • Informal networking and relationship building
  • Cross-institutional and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Sustained professional connections that continue beyond conference participation

International & Comparative Engagement

  • International scholarly exchange and comparative research dialogue
  • Engagement with scholars across institutional and geographic contexts
  • Long-term international professional relationships

Member Resources

Membership Dues

Effective January 1, 2027. All memberships run from January 1 to December 31.

Membership TypeFull YearHalf Year
Joining after July 1
Regular $160 $80
Student $70 $35
Retiree $100 $50

Joining on or after November 1? You pay the full-year rate, and your membership runs through December 31 of the following year.

Refund Policy: All membership payments are non-refundable. Once a membership payment is processed, no refunds will be issued. Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

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Every renewal funds the research, awards, and community PMRA provides. Thank you for being part of it.

For questions about your membership or trouble accessing your account, contact the PMRA Office at [email protected].