APSA Annual Meeting

Recognizing excellence in the profession is one of the most important roles of the American Political Science Association. Through the service of member committees who review nominations, the Association makes awards for the best dissertations, […]

The Leo Strauss prize is awarded annually for the best dissertation in the field of political philosophy. It carries a prize of $750. The Fund was developed by former students of Strauss’ who sought to […]

The Charles E. Merriam Award was established by the Association to recognize a person whose published work and career represent a significant contribution to the art of government through the application of social science research. […]

The Leonard D. White prize is awarded annually for the best dissertation successfully defended during the previous two years in the field of public administration. The award is supported by the University of Chicago. It […]

The Hubert H. Humphrey Award is awarded annually in recognition of notable public service by a political scientist. It carries a prize of $1,000. Lloyd Axworthy is President and Vice Chancellor of the University of […]

The Gladys M. Kammerer Award is given annually for the best book published during the previous calendar year in the field of U.S. national policy. It carries a prize of $1,000. Andrew B. Whitford serves as […]

The William Anderson prize is awarded annually for the best dissertation in the general field of federalism or intergovernmental relations, state and local politics. It carries a prize of $750. The award was set up […]

The Victoria Schuck Award is given annually for the best book published on women and politics. It carries a prize of $1,000. Established to honor Victoria Schuck’s life-long commitment to women and politics, this prize […]