Nominations are open for the IUSSP Early Career Award 2027 from the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP). The award, established by the IUSSP Council in 2023, recognises outstanding contributions to population studies by early-career scholars across world regions and raises the global visibility of their work.
One award is bestowed per region - Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America - in collaboration with UAPS, APA, EAPS, ALAP, and PAA. Awards are given every other year; the next set will be announced in 2027. Nomination deadline: 1 November 2026.
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Quick Facts - IUSSP Early Career Award 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Award | IUSSP Early Career Award 2027 |
| Organiser | International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) |
| Partners | UAPS, APA, EAPS, ALAP, PAA (one award per region) |
| Regions | Africa; Asia & the Pacific; Europe; Latin America & the Caribbean; North America |
| Awards | 5 (one per region) |
| Who | Early-career population scholars (≤7 years post-PhD at nomination; career breaks may extend eligibility) |
| Membership | Nominee and sponsors must be current IUSSP members |
| Deadline | 1 November 2026 |
| Prize benefits | 2027 Early Career Awards webinar presentation + free registration for IPC 2029 (Barcelona) and Awards ceremony |
| Official page | iussp.org - Early Career Awards |
| Nominate | Online nomination form (IUSSP members only) |
Eligibility
- Early-career scholar in the population field with not more than 7 years of experience after the PhD at nomination (PhD after 1 November 2019). Extensions of up to 3 years may be accepted for career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, caring, illness) if listed in the nomination letter
- Resident of the region for which they are nominated (temporary posts: use the region of permanent/main base)
- Must be an IUSSP member at nomination
- Nominations (including self-nominations) need support from at least 5 IUSSP members from more than one country, with at least 3 from the candidate’s region
- IUSSP Council members cannot support nominations
Prize & Recognition
- Opportunity to present current work and research interests in a 2027 Early Career Awards webinar
- Free registration for the next IUSSP International Population Conference (IPC 2029, Barcelona, Spain)
- Presentation in an Awards ceremony at IPC 2029
- Public announcement on the IUSSP website and in the IUSSP Bulletin
How to Nominate
- Confirm the nominee (and all sponsors) are current IUSSP members with up-to-date profiles (affiliation, country, diploma/date for nominees).
- Prepare:
- Short justification (max 1000 characters)
- 1 - 2 page nomination letter (may include sponsor statements)
- Full CV with publications list
- Leave-of-absence justifications if PhD was more than 7 years ago due to career breaks
- Complete the online application form (members only). Enter supporter last names from the IUSSP member database. If nominating someone else, include yourself as a sponsor.
- Submit by 1 November 2026. Incomplete forms can be saved and finished later.
Jury
The jury includes regional association representatives, IUSSP Council members from each region, and 2025 Early Career Award laureates, chaired by IUSSP President Laura Rodriguez Wong. Regional jurors rank nominations; the full jury elects the five awardees. The jury’s decision is final.
Official Links
Nominate - IUSSP Early Career Award online form
Programme page - IUSSP Early Career Awards
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FAQs - IUSSP Early Career Award 2027
When is the deadline?
1 November 2026.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. Self-nominations are allowed and must still have at least five IUSSP member sponsors meeting the regional/country rules.
How many awards are given?
Five - one for each world region listed above.
What do winners receive?
A webinar presentation slot in 2027, free registration for IPC 2029 in Barcelona, and recognition at the Awards ceremony.
Who can access the form?
Only current IUSSP members. Nominees and sponsors must also hold active membership.
