About the Prize

LAMB PRIZE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 

Founded in 2013

Introduction

The Lamb Prize recognizes outstanding undergraduate writing and innovation in Political Science and its subfields. Awarded annually, the prize includes $1,000, a congratulatory plaque, coverage of reasonable travel expenses to attend the WSSA Conference, and online publication of the winning paper. Applications open November 1 and close the second Friday in February. Winners are selected by an independent committee chaired by Dr. Donna Lybecker (Idaho State University). The prize is sponsored by Negotiation Guidance Associates.

Purpose

The Lamb Prize was established by Berton Lee Lamb II, Ph.D.and Janis C. Lamb in 2013 in honor of their parents, Bert and Phyllis Lamb. As children of the Depression and members of The Greatest Generation, the Lambs were strong advocates of education. Their view of education was broad, ranging from the very practical to the philosophical. In whatever form, they saw education as the solution to most of challenges facing our country and other cultures around the world. They firmly believed innovation coupled with writing and communication skills were essential for promoted good government. In honor of those beliefs and in an effort to continue promoting the value of education, the Lamb Prize in Political Science was created to support and reward undergraduate work that highlights these ideals.

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Recipients of the Prize are expected to attend the award ceremony at the World Social Science Association (WSSA) annual conference.  Winners will be reimbursed up to $1,000 for travel expenses.  Registration for the conference will be provided.

Deadline for Submission

The deadline for submission of an application is the second Friday in February each year.  Only applications received by the deadline will be considered.

 Application Form

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