By awarding its Distinguished scholar mention, ISA Canada recognizes on a bi-annual basis, the work and career of one of Canada's internationalists who has an exceptional record and has significantly influenced scholarship in international studies. The honoree receives a plaque and is at the center of a panel celebrating its contribution at the ISA Annual Conference.

ISA Canada honore, à tous les deux ans dans le cadre de la Conférence annuelle de l'ISA, un(e) universitaire qui s'est démarqué(e) par une contribution significative et une influence marquante dans le domaine des études internationales. La personne dont les mérites sont ainsi soulignés reçoit une plaque commémorative lors d'un panel mettant sa carrière en valeur lors de la Conférence.

2010 Distinguished Scholar: Robert W. Cox

Robert W. Cox is presented with the Distinguished Scholar Award

Professor Robert W. Cox was honoured as ISA Canada's 2010 Distinguished Scholar at the ISA Canada Business Meeting in New Orleans.  Professor Cox has had an illustrious career.

He was Professor of Political Science professor at York University in Toronto, Canada from 1977 to 1992, where he established the International Institute for Labour Studies.  He also served as Director General and then Chief of the International Labor Organization's Program and Planning Division.

Distinguished Scholar Selection Committee Members/Membres de Comité:
Jacqueline Best, Université d'Ottawa/University of Ottawa
Antonio Franceschet, Université de Calgary/University of Calgary
Stéphane Roussel, Université du Québec à Montréal, University of Québec at Montréal

ISA Canada Distinguished Scholars/Récipiendaires de la distinction universitaire:

2010: Robert W. Cox, York University
2008:  Gordon Mace, Laval University
2006:  Maureen Molot, Carleton University
2004:  Denis Stairs, Dalhousie University
2002:  Kal. J. Holsti, University of British Columbia