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.
ÌÀÍ·Ìõ 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 — 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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ÌýAmy Erica Smith and Taylor C. Boas
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Lucas de Abreu Maia, Albert Chiu, and Scott Desposato
ÌýThe Journal of PoliticsÌý85(1): 49-63.Ìý
Jana Morgan and Nathan J. Kelly
ÌýComparative Political StudiesÌý54(11): 2019-2051.
Carew Boulding and Claudio A. Holzner
ÌýOxford University Press.
Melina Altamirano, Sarah Berens, and Sandra Ley
ÌýPolitics & SocietyÌý46(3): 389-422
Alisha Holland
ÌýWorld PoliticsÌý70(4): 555-594.Ìý
Matthew Singer
ÌýComparative Political StudiesÌý51(13): 1754-1788.Ìý
Samuel Handlin
ÌýComparative Political StudiesÌý49(9): 1238-1269.Ìý
Joby Schaffer and Andy Baker
ÌýComparative Political StudiesÌý48(9): 1093-1126.