The IUSSP Early Career Awards aim to honour outstanding contributions to the broad field of population studies by early career scholars in different world regions and boost the global visibility of their achievements. Nominate colleagues by November 1, 2026. Nominees must have received their PhD within the last seven years and be IUSSP members. For more information about the Award and the nomination procedure and to fill out the application form, please go to IUSSP Early Career Awards.

The Awards are bestowed in a unique collaboration with the regional population associations: Union for African Population Studies (UAPS), the Asian Population Association (APA), the European Association for Population Studies (EAPS), the Latin American Population Association (ALAP), and the Population Association of America (PAA).

Who is eligible?

• Candidates up to 7 years post-PhD (after 1 November 2019, with extensions possible to account for career interruptions such as parental leave…)
• Must be an IUSSP member (listed in IUSSP membership directory)

Nomination requirements:

• 5 IUSSP member supporters, from more than one country, at least 3 from candidate’s region
• Self-nominations allowed