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.
Emerging Scholar in American Political Economy
Given to a scholar not more than five years beyond the PhD who has made important contributions to the study of the American political economy. The award is focused on political scientists who study the United States, though comparative scholars who include the United States in their analyses are also eligible. Self-nominations are encouraged, but should include the name of at least one external reference. The award comes with a prize of $1000. Deadline for nominations: March 1, 2023
Award Committee
Best Dissertation on American Political Economy
Given to a dissertation defended in the previous two calendar years (2021 or 2022) that makes an important contribution to the study of the American political economy. The award is focused on political scientists who study the United States, though comparative scholars who include the United States in their analyses are also eligible. Self-nominations are encouraged, but should include the name of at least one external reference. The award comes with a prize of $500. Deadline for nominations: March 1, 2023
Award Committee
Best Paper on American Political Economy
Given to a paper presented at the 2022 meeting of the American Political Science Association that makes an important contribution to the study of the American political economy. In this initial year, papers do not have to have been presented on panels sponsored by the Organized Section on American Political Economy. The award is focused on political scientists who study the United States, though comparative scholars who include the United States in their analyses are also eligible. Self-nominations are encouraged, but should include the name of at least one external reference. The award comes with a prize of $500.
Deadline for nominations: March 1, 2023
Award Committee
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