Nationalism and Politics (Section 56)
The Nationalism and Politics Section creates an institutionalized space that fosters a community of political science scholars, researchers, and instructors interested in studying nationalism, which can dialogue with other existing communities represented at APSA. The section addresses the geographical and disciplinary segmentation of the study of nationalism and the consequent lack of a coherent conversation. Section 56 sponsors panels exploring topics related to the politics of nationalism. The section recognizes quality scholarship related to nationalism with awards and mentors younger scholars working on the politics of nationalism.
Founded: 2025
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| Student | Regular |
|---|---|
| $0 | $15 |
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Section Awards
Section awards are presented during the APSA annual meeting awards ceremony. To learn more about any award listed, contact the award committee chair for the award.
All section 56. Nationalism and Politics awards to-date »
Best Conference Paper Award
The award is given to the paper delivered at the previous APSA annual meeting (2026) in the Nationalism and Politics section judged to have made a significant contribution to the study of nationalism and politics. Nominees need to be members of APSA and the section to be considered – self-nominations are encouraged. Please submit an electronic copy of the paper to all three members of the award committee.
Deadline for nominations: January 31, 2027
Award Committee
| Name | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|
| Petra Hendrickson | Northern Michigan University | hendricksonpetra@gmail.com |
| Ethan VanderWilden | University of Utah | e.vanderwilden@utah.edu |
| Ceren Belge | Concordia University | ceren.belge@concordia.ca |
Best Book Award
The 2027 Best Book Award from the Nationalism and Politics section recognizes the book judged to have made a significant contribution to the study of nationalism and politics. Eligible books must have been published in the 2025 or 2026 calendar year. Nominees need to be members of APSA and the section to be considered – self-nominations are encouraged. Please submit an electronic copy of the book to all three members of the award committee.
Deadline for nominations: March 31, 2027
Award Committee
| Name | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|
| Elissa Berwick | McGill University | Elissa.berwick@mcgill.ca |
| Şener Aktürk | Koc University | sakturk@ku.edu.tr |
| Rich Haesly | California State University Long Beach | Rich.Haesly@csulb.edu |
Best Dissertation Award
Eligible dissertations should make a significant contribution to the study of nationalism and politics, broadly defined. Nominees do not have to be APSA members or affiliated with a U.S. institution to be considered. Self-nominations are welcome. Nominations should include an electronic copy of the dissertation and should be directed to all three members of the award committee.
Deadline for nominations: Not awarded in 2027
Award Committee
| Name | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|
| TBA |