The Feminist Theory and Gender Studies (FTGS) annually awards a prize for new publications making a substantial contribution to our understanding of international studies and global politics through feminist theory and gender studies.
The award recognizes a book published in the preceding two calendar years that excels in originality, impact, and rigor towards furthering feminist theory and gender studies within the discipline of international relations.
- Recipients must be current members of ISA and FTGS section, or be willing to join the ISA and FTGS section when the award is granted.
- Books must have been published in the two preceding calendar years (i.e., the book must have an official publication date of 2024 or 2025 for nomination this year). Books that were previously nominated are not eligible for nomination in the following year.
- Nominators/ nominees are responsible for making sure the publisher provides 5 copies of the nominated book for the committee by August 1, 2025.
- The award is given annually based on nominations by individuals and peers. Publishers are limited to 2 books
- Nominations should be submitted to the Chair of the Book Prize Committee: Crystal Whetstone, crystal@bilkent.edu.tr
- Please send your nomination and a 300-500-word explaining the significance and originality of the work for understanding international studies and global politics through feminist theory and gender studies.
- Deadline: August 1, 2025.
- The winner, and finalists will be announced in December.
Gendering World Politics 