Requirements for submission
Must have achieved an A- or higher on paper
Maximum of 4,000 words
Proper essay format is followed (title page, body paragraphs, conclusion, bibliography)
Reference styles can be MLA, APA or Chicago
Must be related to political science
Must be written in the last 2 years to submission date
One submission per student
Open to Dalhousie and King's students (with POLI major or minor)
Each year's Podium is published in the National Archives of Canada.
How can I submit my paper?
To submit your paper, send an email to dalhousie.politicalscience@gmail.com.
Please include your first & last name, B00, year & major/minor.
How can I become an editor?
Becoming an editor is a fun and interactive way to get involved with DUPSS, gain experience with the academic publishing process and boost your resume. Editors review Podium submissions and score based on a set criteria.
Eligibility to become a Podium Editor:
2nd-year student or higher
Political science major or minor
Open to scoring a minimum of 2 submissions (papers)
All submissions are anonymized and graded with a universal scoring sheet.
Information on becoming an editor for 2026 will be released soon.