About ISA

Connecting Scholars, Practitioners and Students Across the Globe

The International Studies Association (ISA) is the premier organization for connecting those interested in pursuing mutual interests in international studies.

The International Studies Association (ISA) was founded in 1959 to promote research and education in international affairs. With well over five thousand members in North America and around the world, ISA is the most well respected and widely known scholarly association in this field. ISA cooperates with 57 international studies organizations in over 30 countries, is a member of the International Social Science Council, and enjoys nongovernmental consultative status with the United Nations.

About the Organization

• History & Purpose of ISA
• Leadership & Governance of ISA
• ISA Constitution
• Governing Council
• Standing Committees & Appointments
• Leadership Resources

Getting in Touch

• Contact ISA
• ISA Headquarters

Our Partners & Activities

ISA hosts conferences, publishes journals, gives awards and cooperates with scholarly organizations around the world.

• Conventions and Meetings
• Awards & Grants
• Cooperating Organizations