ISS Distinguished Scholar Award

The Intelligence Studies Section Distinguished Scholar Award recognizes a distinguished record in publishing and service to ISA by a scholar whose work has made substantial impact in the area of intelligence studies.

Details

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Recipient Criteria

Recipients must be current members of ISA and should have a substantial record of publishing in the field and service to ISA.

Prize

The recipient will receive a certificate.
Award will be presented at the ISS Distinguished Scholar Reception at the ISA Annual Convention.

Selection Process

Nominations will be considered by the full Distinguished Scholar Award Committee.

Nomination/Application Instructions

Nominations may be submitted by any member of the Intelligence Studies Section, and should be accompanied by a short letter of justification (not more than one page, the letter can take the form of an email), and the nominee’s CV, if available.
Self-nominations are very welcome.
Candidates nominated for this award previously are still considered to be in contention and do not need to be re-nominated, but the committee would welcome receiving an up-to-date CV.
Nominations should be sent to the chair of the award committee, Dr. Cris Matei, by June 15.

Recipients

Congratulations to the 2020 recipient of the ISS Distinguished Scholar Award, Mark Phythian! See the previous recipients below.

Past Recipients

Year	Recipient
2020	Mark Phythian
2018	Gregory Treverton
2017	Richard Aldrich
2016	James Wirtz
2014	Loch Johnson
2012	John Hedley
2011	Arthur Hulnick
2006	Richard Valcourt
2002	Roy Godson
2000	Harry Howe Ransom

Committee Members

Dr. Cris Matei | Chair
March 2021- April 2022
Naval Postgraduate School

TBD | Member
TBD
TBD

Award Chairs, please review dates to ensure deadlines are met.

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