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IUSSP Early Career Awards 2027

International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP)

Annual-style regional award recognising outstanding early career population scholars in five world regions, nominated or self-nominated through an online form.

Award
Free registration for IPC 2029 (Barcelona) and award ceremony; webinar presentation
Who can apply
Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, Oceania
Where
Barcelona, Spain (IPC 2029 ceremony), remote possible
Deadline
15 Nov

About the programme

The IUSSP Early Career Award, set up in 2023, honours early career scholars for contributions to population studies and aims to boost their global visibility. One award is given per region (Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America) in collaboration with regional population associations. Awards are given every other year; the 2027 round is open for nominations. Winners present their work at a 2027 webinar and receive free registration to the IPC 2029 in Barcelona, where an awards ceremony is held.

Eligibility

  • Early career population scholar with no more than 7 years of experience after PhD at time of nomination (PhD on or after 1 November 2019); up to 3 extra years allowed for documented career interruptions
  • Resident of the region they are nominated for at time of nomination (based on permanent or main base for temporary postings)
  • Current IUSSP member at time of nomination
  • Nomination supported by at least 5 IUSSP members from more than one country, at least 3 from the candidate's region (2 may be from other regions)
  • Nominators and supporters cannot be members of the IUSSP Council
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Needs a third party. Nominations require at least 5 IUSSP member supporters; regional population associations (UAPS, APA, EAPS, ALAP, PAA) are partners in the award.

What you will need

  • Short justification (maximum 1000 characters)
  • 1-2 page explanatory statement/letter of nomination
  • Full CV including list of publications
  • Justification for any leave of absence (for PhDs more than 7 years ago)

How to apply

  1. Complete the online application form (accessible only to current IUSSP members)
  2. Identify at least 5 IUSSP member supporters by last name from the member database
  3. Upload nomination letter, CV and any leave justifications
  4. Regional jurors rank nominations; full jury elects 5 awardees; decision published on IUSSP website and Bulletin

Applications are submitted on International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

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Last checked
10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page

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