Awarded annually to outstanding scholarly work using AmericasBarometer data, the Seligson Prize honors the legacy of Dr. Mitchell A. Seligson, founder of LAPOP Lab and a pioneer in the study of public opinion in Latin America.
海角情 the Prize
The Seligson Prize recognizes outstanding scholarship that advances knowledge of democracy, governance, and public opinion using AmericasBarometer data. It honors Dr. Mitchell A. Seligson, who founded LAPOP Lab and pioneered the study of public opinion research in Latin America.
Eligibility
Nominated works must:
- Make substantial use of AmericasBarometer data
- Have been published within the eligible window (confirm current window 鈥� typically the two years prior to the nomination cycle)
- Be written in English, Spanish, or Portuguese
- Take the form of a journal article, book, dissertation, or other scholarly work
Scholars may be nominated by others or may self-nominate.
How to Submit A Nomination
The Call for Nominations opens each January, with nominations typically due in mid-April and the winner announced in June. Nominations must be submitted using the online nomination form.
Past Recipients
Shane P. Singh and Ryan E. Carlin
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听Amy Erica Smith and Taylor C. Boas
"."听听British Journal of Political Science听54(3):816-835.听
Lucas de Abreu Maia, Albert Chiu, and Scott Desposato
听The Journal of Politics听85(1): 49-63.听
Jana Morgan and Nathan J. Kelly
听Comparative Political Studies听54(11): 2019-2051.
Carew Boulding and Claudio A. Holzner
听Oxford University Press.
Melina Altamirano, Sarah Berens, and Sandra Ley
听Politics & Society听46(3): 389-422
Alisha Holland
听World Politics听70(4): 555-594.听
Matthew Singer
听Comparative Political Studies听51(13): 1754-1788.听
Samuel Handlin
听Comparative Political Studies听49(9): 1238-1269.听
Joby Schaffer and Andy Baker
听Comparative Political Studies听48(9): 1093-1126.