Dissertation Award
Industry Studies Association Dissertation Award
The ISA annually recognizes outstanding doctoral research in industry studies through a competitive award program. The goal of the award is to recognize and reward outstanding doctoral research in the area of industry studies.
Award Details
- First Prize: $500 honorarium
- Runner-up Prize: $250 honorarium
- Presentation: Winners present at the 2026 Annual Conference (June 3-5, Washington, D.C.)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Completed doctoral dissertations between August 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025
- Defended their dissertation and received final approval by December 31, 2025
- Fields: economics, management, engineering, political science, sociology, or related/interdisciplinary areas
Submission Requirements
Nominators (typically dissertation advisors) must submit:
- Extended abstract (maximum 5 pages, 1.5 spacing, 11-point font, 1-inch margins)
- Nominee’s current vita
- Completed nomination form
- Supporting nomination letter explaining award worthiness
Key Deadlines
Submission Deadline: January 16, 2026
Award recipients will be notified in spring 2026.
Important Note
Direct applications are not accepted. Candidates require nomination by dissertation supervisors or committee members, though nominators need not have prior ISA affiliation.