The International Humanitarian Studies Association Thesis Prize is awarded annually to the author of an outstanding thesis in the field of Humanitarian Studies. The prize winner will receive a 500 euro honorarium. The deadline for submission was 31 August 2024.

Eligibility

The IHSA Thesis Prize is awarded annually to a thesis completed within the period of the call as part of an MA/MSc (or equivalent) degree program. For this call, it referred to theses completed between July 2023 and July 2024. Submissions must have been single-authored academic theses, completed under the auspices of any degree related to Humanitarian Studies (for example: Conflict Studies, Development Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, International Relations, etc). Each thesis may only be submitted for the prize once. Based on the existing linguistic competences of the IHSA Award Committee, theses can be submitted in English, French, Spanish and Italian. Other language submissions were considered upon contacting the Award Committee. 

IHSA Award Committee

A 4-person panel, composed of IHSA Board Members.

Evaluation Criteria

Shortlisted pieces will be judged based on:

• Contribution to the literature and unique viewpoint
• Methodological rigour and ethical approach to research
• Clarity of the argument, writing style, and structure of the thesis
• Academic quality and originality
• Societal relevance

Applications for the 2024 call are now closed. Late submissions will not be considered.