Awards

International Association for Law and Interdisciplinary Studies (IALIS)

📩 Email: lawandinterdisciplinarystudies@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://www.lawandinterdisciplinarystudies.com/

International Association for Law and Interdisciplinary Studies (IALIS)
2025 Global Call for Nominations and Self-Nominations: Six Annual Awards (with Recognition & Honoraria)

The International Association for Law and Interdisciplinary Studies

(IALIS) hereby announces six annual awards to promote the global development of law and interdisciplinary studies, to foster the emergence of future leaders, to support early-career researchers, and to advance gender equality and academic diversity. Nominations and self-nominations are now open to the global academic community.

Nomination Deadline: June 15, 2025
Announcement of Results: Early July 2025

I. Award Categories

Law and Interdisciplinary Studies Next Generation Leader Award
Law and Interdisciplinary Studies Early Career Award
Law and Interdisciplinary Studies Emerging Scholar Award
Women in Law Next Generation Leader Award
Women in Law Early Career Award
Women in Law Emerging Scholar Award

II. Nomination and Selection Guidelines

Nominations for all awards may be made through two channels:
1) Nomination or Self-nominations by members of the IALIS Councils and Committees, as well as by the IALIS founder. While Council and Committee members are encouraged to self-nominate where appropriate, the IALIS founder will not be considered for any award.

2) Nominations or Self-nominations by IALIS members.

Members of the IALIS councils and committees may nominate 1–5 candidates worldwide for each award. Self-nomination is encouraged.
All current IALIS members—or those interested in joining—are warmly encouraged to nominate others or self-nominate. Each member may nominate up to 5 candidates per award.
Self-nominees should submit their IALIS membership forms, either previously submitted or newly completed, along with their application materials (form available on the official website).

All nominations and applications will undergo a peer evaluation and voting process.

Members of the IALIS councils and committees will be invited to participate in the selection process. Those who submit self-nominations must recuse themselves from the evaluation of that specific award.

The review process will adhere strictly to principles of fairness and conflict-of-interest avoidance. All reviewers must recuse themselves from evaluating any candidates with whom they have a direct conflict of interest, including but not limited to direct advisor-advisee relationships or family ties.

Each award will be reviewed and voted on by members of the IALIS Councils and Committees, together with the IALIS founder. The review and voting process will follow clear criteria, including academic merit, originality, and contributions to law and interdisciplinary studies. Final decisions will be based on the outcome of the vote, following collective deliberation.

III. Award Descriptions and Evaluation Criteria

1. Law and Interdisciplinary Studies Next Generation Leader Award

Eligibility: Scholars who received their Ph.D. or S.J.D. (or equivalent degrees) within approximately the last 20 years (flexible in exceptional cases), and who have made outstanding contributions to law and interdisciplinary studies, have wide recognition in international academia, and demonstrate clear academic leadership potential.

Evaluation Criteria:

High-quality publications and scholarly work in law and interdisciplinary fields.
Recognized awards or honors in law and interdisciplinary fields; broad academic influence internationally or at the national/regional level.
Demonstrates theoretical breakthroughs, methodological innovations, and social engagement in global interdisciplinary legal research.
Strong organizational and leadership capacity in international or regional academic communities in law and interdisciplinary studies.

2. Law and Interdisciplinary Studies Early Career Award

Eligibility: Scholars who received their Ph.D. or S.J.D. (or equivalent degrees) within the last 10 years (flexible in exceptional cases), and who have made substantive contributions to law and interdisciplinary studies.

Evaluation Criteria:

Research demonstrates methodological or theoretical originality and innovative thinking (including publications, research proposals, public lectures, etc.) in law and interdisciplinary fields.
Research addresses cutting-edge or socially engaged issues in law and interdisciplinary fields.
A clear research agenda and long-term academic vision in law and interdisciplinary fields.
Active participation in academic communities, collaborative networks, or public scholarship in law and interdisciplinary fields.
Potential for research impacts connecting knowledge production with social realities, teaching practices, or policy engagement in law and interdisciplinary fields.

3. Law and Interdisciplinary Studies Emerging Scholar Award

Eligibility: Current doctoral students or scholars who received their Ph.D. or S.J.D. (or equivalent degrees) within the last 5 years (flexible in exceptional cases), showing early-stage originality and commitment to interdisciplinary legal research.

Evaluation Criteria:

Published or accepted papers and scholarly work in law and interdisciplinary studies.
Independent perspectives and potential for original research in law and interdisciplinary studies.
Cutting-edge research that engages interdisciplinary dialogues in law and related studies.
Active involvement in academic communities and potential for future scholarly community building in law and interdisciplinary studies.

4. Women in Law Next Generation Leader Award

Eligibility: Female scholars who received their Ph.D. or S.J.D. (or equivalent degrees) within the last 20 years (flexible in exceptional cases), with primary research focus in law, who have achieved significant scholarly accomplishments, have broad influence, and demonstrate leadership potential.

Evaluation Criteria:

High-quality research in law and interdisciplinary legal studies.
Recognized awards in law and interdisciplinary studies and broad academic impact in an international or regional context.
Contributions to legal theory, legal practice, legal history, or related fields, demonstrating theoretical breakthroughs, methodological innovations, and social engagement in global interdisciplinary legal research.
Research that bridges disciplines and responds to key issues in legal systems or societal structures.
Long-term commitment to the advancement of gender equality, social justice, or the critical examination of gender structures in law.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational skills, and constructive engagement in enhancing the visibility and public engagement of women in law.

5. Women in Law Early Career Award

Eligibility: Female scholars who received their Ph.D. or S.J.D. (or equivalent degrees) within the last 10 years (flexible in exceptional cases) and have made substantive academic contributions to law and interdisciplinary studies.

Evaluation Criteria:

Research demonstrates methodological or theoretical originality in law and interdisciplinary fields (including publications, proposals, lectures, etc.).
Research engages with cutting-edge or socially relevant issues in law and interdisciplinary fields, or demonstrates a clear academic trajectory and potential for advancing gender justice and gender-based research.
Active engagement in academic community building and public discourse.
Prior experience or initiatives in supporting other women scholars and fostering inclusive scholarly environments will be favorably considered.

6. Women in Law Emerging Scholar Award

Eligibility: Female doctoral students in law or scholars who obtained their Ph.D. or S.J.D. or equivalent degrees within the last 5 years (flexible in exceptional cases), and who show strong early potential and a compelling research trajectory.

Evaluation Criteria:

Published or submitted work reflecting independent thought and critical engagement in law and interdisciplinary studies.
Cutting-edge research that fosters interdisciplinary dialogues, or demonstrates sensitivity to gender issues or social justice in the selection of research topics in law and interdisciplinary studies.
Capacity for independent research and potential for original research in law and interdisciplinary studies.
Clear commitment to advancing gender equality and public engagement through future research.
Active involvement in academic communities and potential for future scholarly community building in law and interdisciplinary studies.

IV. Awards and Benefits

Each award may recognize up to 5 recipients. This number is flexible and may be left open or or adjusted based on the breadth and diversity of nominations received.
Each awardee will receive a modest honorarium and an official certificate issued by IALIS.
While the honoraria are symbolic, all awardees will be prominently featured on the IALIS platforms and prioritized for involvement in future academic activities and global networks.
Based on career stages and responsibilities, the award structure is as follows:
- Next Generation Leader Award: USD $300
- Early Career Award: USD $200
- Emerging Scholar Award: USD $100

This structure reflects recognition of contributions at different stages and promotes fairness and graduated support.

Eligible applicants may be nominated or apply for multiple awards, but will be selected for only one.

V. Submission of Nominations
IALIS council and committee members, the IALIS founder, and all IALIS members are invited to submit their nominations by June 15, 2025 by email to: lawandinterdisciplinarystudies@gmail.com.
Self-nominees are invited to email their application materials by the same deadline with the subject line:
“Award Application + Full Name + Name of Award (Self-Nomination)”

VI. Materials Required for Self-Nomination
(All documents must be in English or English with another language)

Curriculum Vitae: including academic background, research areas, publications, fellowships, grants, awards, and contact information.
Award statement (≤1000 words): outlining eligibility and key contributions.
List of publications and representative works (PDFs or links).
List of received awards and research funding received.
List of conference participation and submitted papers.
Other relevant academic materials or supporting documents (translations, lectures, etc.)
Proof of IALIS membership (existing members may attach previously submitted membership forms or confirmations; new members are requested to newly completed membership forms with their application materials).

Please name all files clearly, e.g., Name-CV, Name-Publications, Name-Book1, Name-Translation1, Name-Paper1, Name-Conference List, etc.

VII. Announcement and Encouragement

Results will be announced in early July 2025.

We warmly welcome nominations and self-nominations from diverse geographic, linguistic, and intellectual backgrounds – particularly those from the Global South, underrepresented institutions or communities, or working within non-dominant academic paradigms.

These awards are designed to promote diversity in knowledge production and institutional development in law and related fields. Through broad participation, we aim to build an inclusive global space for law and interdisciplinary research.

Together, let us advance interdisciplinary justice and connect knowledge to the broader society.

International Association for Law and Interdisciplinary Studies (IALIS)
📩 Email: lawandinterdisciplinarystudies@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://www.lawandinterdisciplinarystudies.com/

Awards