Student Membership Resources
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Your Voice. Your Work. Your Future.
Welcome
Students are the heart of SSSP.
SSSP’s student membership is a vibrant, purposeful community of undergraduate and graduate students committed to tackling tough questions about inequality, justice, and social change. Together, we engage deeply, support each other, and grow under one transformative platform.
What We Do
Analyzing social challenges can feel overwhelming—juggling theory, data, and doubt about whether your work will make a difference. But you don’t have to do it alone. We offer:
- A platform for critical inquiry
- A network of support
- Resources to help you thrive
Why Join?
From writing your first thesis, or research, to defending your dissertation, or presenting your research, to entering the job market, this section connects you with essential resources for success. Students can join for $46.
Grow Your Skills
Access members-only workshops on research methodology, academic and non-academic publishing, grant writing, and navigating the job market. Benefit from the expertise of accomplished scholars, who have been where you are, and the solidarity of fellow students who are working through similar challenges.
Find Your Right People
Connect with experts across institutions who align with your research interests and are committed to social justice. Build your network, find writing partners, and develop skills that extend far beyond your academic journey, and share your milestones and news with other members.
Get Support That Matters
From personalized mentorship and travel grants to collaborative writing groups—we offer comprehensive resources designed to help students tackle real-world challenges and thrive academically and beyond.
Browse events, conferences, and submission opportunities. Apply for SSSP awards and outside fellowships and scholarships.
Make Your Voice Count
Students aren't only the members of SSSP—they are vital stakeholders shaping our mission to serve researchers, practitioners, teachers, and advocates in the pursuit of social justice. SSSP’s student membership values your voice, integrates your perspectives, and builds a community that honors your academic journey with the recognition it deserves.
Launch Your Career
Unlock diverse career possibilities through dynamic panel discussions, strategic networking events, and direct engagement with experts across academia, think tanks, nonprofits, policy, and activism. We connect you with the voices shaping the future. Explore job opportunities.
What Makes Us Different?
We are effectively working for you with:
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What it means |
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Year-Round Programming |
Events and support beyond the Annual Meeting |
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Student-Led Leadership |
Your peers represent your interests on the Board of Directors |
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Practical Support |
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Inclusive Community |
We celebrate diverse identities and skills |
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Commitment to Social Change |
Research that engages and transforms society |
Stay Connected
Become a SSSP member, follow us on social media, and be the first to hear about upcoming events. Your journey starts here.
Contact Your Representatives
Rafia Mallick and Natasha Kabir
SSSP Board of Directors, Student Representatives
