2024 GSCIS Distinguished Scholar Award Committee

The Executive Committee cordially invites nominations for the 2024 GSCIS Distinguished Scholar Award. All members of the Caucus and the International Studies Association (ISA) are encouraged to nominate one or more senior scholars for this prestigious recognition. For the 2024 award, the region in focus is MENA.

 

CRITERIA:

• Nominees must have an exceptional teaching and publication record, demonstrating a consistent dedication to Global South scholarship, with a specific emphasis on the MENA region.
• Nominees must be members of the ISA and possess experience attending its annual conventions.
• Nominees must have a strong track record in the Global South region, qualifying them for consideration for the 2024 award.

PRIZE:

• The distinguished scholar will receive a commemorative plaque, which will be presented during the annual ISA convention in San Francisco.
• In addition to the plaque, the recipient will be awarded a cash prize of $1,000.

SELECTION PROCESS:

• The Distinguished Scholar will be selected by a special committee appointed by the GSCIS Executive Committee.
• The announcement of the Distinguished Scholar will take place at the GSCIS Business Meeting, and they will be honored during the pre-GSCIS Reception Roundtable at the ISA Annual Convention in San Francisco.
• The roundtable will be attended by members of the committee responsible for awarding the distinguished scholar, as well as colleagues and students of the recipient.

NOMINATION/APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Nominations, including self-nominations, must include a letter outlining the nominee's qualifications and eligibility for the award, as specified above, along with an updated resume.
• Please submit nominations to the committee members at gscis@isanet.org with the subject line "Nomination: 2024 GSCIS Distinguished Scholar Award."
• The deadline for submitting nominations is June 23, 2023.