Best Dissertation (APSA 2026) –
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Best Doctoral Dissertation Award of the APSA Nationalism and Politics Section.
Eligible dissertations must have been defended in 2024 or 2025 and should make a significant contribution to the study of nationalism and politics, broadly defined.
Nominees do not need to be APSA members or affiliated with a U.S. institution. Self-nominations are welcome.
Please submit an electronic copy of the dissertation to all three members of the award committee: Rich Haesly Rich.Haesly@csulb.edu, Jack L. Snyder jls6@columbia.edu, and Shamiran Mako smako@bu.edu
Deadline for Submission: March 31, 2026
Best Book Award (APSA 2027) – for books published in last two years
Best Article (APSA 2027) – for article published in the last year
Best Paper at Past Conference (APSA 2027) – for paper presented at the 2025 APSA Annual Meeting
Please note that section membership is required for eligibility.