Seligson Prize

2026 Seligson Prize: Call for Nominations  

The LAPOP Lab at Vanderbilt University invites nominations for the 2026 Seligson Prize, awarded annually to outstanding scholarly work using data from the AmericasBarometer.

The prize honors the legacy of Mitchell A. Seligson, founder of the LAPOP Lab and a pioneer in the study of public opinion in Latin America. It recognizes outstanding scholarship that advances knowledge of democracy, governance, and public opinion using AmericasBarometer data.

Eligibility

Nominated works must:

• Make substantial use of AmericasBarometer data
• Have been published in 2024 or 2025 (online or in print)
• 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

Nominations must be submitted using the online nomination form: https://forms.gle/U33dKCoqRF4tBX3FA

Selection Committee

The 2026 Seligson Prize Committee is co-chaired by  Amy Erica Smith   (Iowa State University)   and  Taylor C. Boas  (Boston University) , with  Gerardo Maldonado (CIDE) serving as a committee member.

Nominations will be accepted until April 15, 2026. The winner of the 2026 Seligson Prize will be announced in June 2026.

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