May I submit my work to other journals?
Yes, simultaneous submissions are allowed. However, if you chose to publish your piece with the MJPA, publishing in other journals is not allowed (unless guidelines stipulated in the contract are followed).
Do I need to be a public policy graduate student?
No. We accept policy-relevant submissions from people in a range of disciplines including economics, social and political sciences, law, international development, and the applied sciences at a graduate or professional level.
Do I need to be affiliated with the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs? A US citizen? Able to write my submission fluently in English?
No, no, and yes. We only publish submissions that are written in English, however authors may incorporate other languages into their work if they are topically relevant.
What would be a good fit for your journal?
Although policy is a broad field, we choose articles that recommend a specific policy action supported by original quantitative and/or qualitative research. We primarily publish articles, but may also publish notes or book reviews. MJPA has a substantial interest in domestic policy, though some authors look at international policy issues from a domestic lens. For specific questions, contact us at fsppmjpa@umich.edu.
What is your timeline?
We typically require submissions by mid-January, extend publication offers by early February, and publish by late spring.
Can authors submit more than one article?
Authors may submit more that one article to MJPA. However, if both articles are considered, only one will be published in the final journal.
Can past authors be published again?
Authors that are accepted for publication in prior years are not guaranteed publication in subsequent journal editions. However, they are more than welcome to submit their work annually to be considered for publication on a case-by-case basis by the MJPA Editorial Team.
For more information about our process, policies, and publishing timeline, please contact us at fsppmjpa@umich.edu.