Stein Rokkan Prize

The annual Stein Rokkan Prize for Comparative Social Science Research is presented by the International Science Council (ISC), the University of Bergen and the ECPR. Thanks to the generosity of the University of Bergen, it now carries a prize fund of €5,000. 

The prize is open to works in comparative studies from all social science disciplines. It is given to a submission deemed by the Jury to be a substantial and original contribution in comparative social science research.

Submitting a nomination

Nominations can be made by scientific institutions (including Universities and Departments, Research Centres, Academies, disciplinary unions or associations and Research Institutions), and should come via the head of the organisation/department.

Only one nomination may be received per institution. Institutions do not need to be members of either the ISC or ECPR.

Nominations must include, as three separate PDF files:

• Formal nomination letter expressing support of the nominee's candidacy for this award (Document 1);
• Biography of the candidate including an outline of their work and research interests (Document 2);
• Book title and year of publication (Document 2);
• A PDF copy of the book (Document 3) (please note this must be a searchable PDF).

Nominations close: 24 April 2025