APSA Awards

One of the many important roles of the American Political Science Association (APSA) is recognizing excellence in the political science profession.  APSA makes awards for the best dissertations, papers and articles, and books in the various subfields, and for career achievement in research, teaching and service to the discipline.  APSA awards and prizes honor the work of scholars who make outstanding contributions to political science research, teaching, and service.

APSA is proud to congratulate the 2026 American Political Science Association Award Recipients. Each year, APSA awards are honored and presented during APSA’s Annual Meeting at the Ceremony/Reception Honoring APSA Award Winners.

Yujin Julia Jung Receives the 2026 Michael Brintnall Teaching and Learning Award

October 23, 2026 0

The Michael Brintnall Teaching and Learning Award supports faculty attendance at the APSA Teaching and Learning Conference and is named in honor of former APSA Executive Director Michael Brintnall, who was deeply committed to advancing the scholarship […]

Now Open: 2027 Franklin L. Burdette/Pi Sigma Alpha Award for Best Paper | Deadline: February 10, 2027

October 15, 2026 0

2027 Franklin Burdette/Pi Sigma Alpha Award: Nominations Now Open! Deadline: February 10, 2027 at 11:59 PM ET Submit Award Nominations The Burdette/Pi Sigma Alpha Award honors the best paper presented at the previous year’s APSA Annual […]

Now Open: 2027 APSA-IPSA Theodore J. Lowi First Book Award Nominations | Deadline: December 16, 2026

October 13, 2026 0

2027 APSA-IPSA Theodore J. Lowi First Book Award: Nominations Now Open! Deadline: December 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET Submit Award Nominations The Lowi Award honors the author of a first book in any field […]

Meet the 2026 Contingent Faculty Award Winners for Excellence in Scholarship, Teaching, or Leadership in the Profession

October 7, 2026 0

The Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Teaching, or Leadership by Contingent Faculty recognizes scholars who have made significant contributions to the field of political science without the support of tenure-track employment. This award is sponsored by APSA’s Committee […]

Caroline Tolbert Receives the 2026 Frank J. Goodnow Award

August 31, 2026 0

The Frank J. Goodnow Award is presented annually by the American Political Science Association to honor the outstanding contributions of individuals, groups and public and private organizations to both the development of the political science profession and […]

Peter Katzenstein Receives the 2026 James Madison Award

August 28, 2026 0

The James Madison Award is presented every three years by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to honor an American political scientist who has made a distinguished scholarly contribution to political science. Peter Katzenstein will […]

Michael McFaul Receives the 2026 Hubert H. Humphrey Award

August 27, 2026 0

The Hubert H. Humphrey Award is presented annually by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to honor notable public service by a political scientist. Citation from the Award Committee: Over three decades, Michael McFaul has pursued a […]

Anthony Kuhn Receives the 2026 Carey McWilliams Award

August 25, 2026 0

The Carey McWilliams Award is presented annually by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to honor major journalistic contributions to society’s understanding of politics. Citation from the Award Committee: Since 2004, Anthony Kuhn has been a correspondent […]

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