Graduate students are an important part of APPAM, and we want to make sure their best work is properly rewarded. APPAM seeks to recognize emergent scholars in the field by presenting an award for the best PhD dissertation in public policy and management.
Any dissertation that has been completed in the academic years 2021/2022 or 2022/2023 and granted a degree in that period is eligible for consideration. Winners receive a cash award in the amount of $1,500 in addition to a plaque, recognition at the annual APPAM Fall Research Conference, and publication of an abstract in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. View past recipients here.