It was established to recognize the work done by a scholar from the Global South and whose scholarly contribution is focused on the relevant countries, regions and themes. The award also recognizes a cumulative body of work. It was awarded for the first time at the 2009 IPSA World Congress of Political Science.
The award recipient will be invited to present a prize lecture during the upcoming IPSA World Congress of Political Science and will receive $1,000 USD.
Amount: $1,000 USD (1 recipient)
The prize offers US$1,000 for the IPSA World Congress for one winner. The cash prize is the total award; no further reimbursement is to be awarded to one winner.
Condition: The award recipient is to attend the upcoming IPSA World Congress and present a lecture to receive the monetary award. Remote participation will be possible only when the event is fully virtual for the Congress in question.
Individual applications for the Global South Award must be submitted by 1 March 2025.
Applicants for the award are expected to submit:
1. a curriculum vitae;
2. a statement of the nature of the research project and an indication as to how it is of significance to the Global South;
3. a letter of reference from an academic familiar with the applicant’s work certifying their academic status and indicating their suitability for the award;
4. a representative sample of written work whose length should not be greater than a scientific journal article.
The IPSA Committee on Organization, Procedures and Awards (COPA) will assess candidates’ written work.
