Established in 1997, the Robert W. and Jessie Cox Award honors the best graduate student paper of critical inquiry into international relations. The purpose of the prize is to encourage critical study of international political economy, world orders, and civilizations. Papers submitted should relate, broadly, to the main normative principles for which the Coxes stand, including: diffusion of power; democratization; mutual respect for distinct civilizations, concern for the biosphere; and, greater equality among societies, genders, and races.

General Information

Recipients must meet the Following Criteria

Recipients must be a current member of ISA
Be authored by graduate students who have not received their PhD as of the date of the paper presentation
While paper submitters are encouraged to attend the ISA Convention, this is NOT a condition of eligibility

Prize

A $500.00 (USD) cash prize and a plaque are awarded to the recipient at the annual ISA Convention.

Selection Process

Not be considered for any other ISA award.
Not be published as of the submission deadline.

Apply or Nominate for the Award

Submit papers in English
Submit in Microsoft Word format
Include a title page with name, institutional affiliation, email and the total word count Not exceed 10,000 words, including title, notes and references
Relate, broadly, to the main normative principles for which the Coxes stand, including: diffusion of power; democratization; mutual respect for distinct civilizations, concern for the biosphere; and, greater equality among societies, genders, and races
Nominations, including copies of the paper, should be sent electronically to the Committee Chair by October 1st.