We are inviting nominations for the 2023 Robert K. Merton Award. The prize will be presented at the 15th Annual Conference of the International Network for Analytical Sociologists (INAS) on June 8 & 9 2023 in Princeton, USA.

Nominations, including self-nominations, are encouraged for papers on any topic related to analytical sociology, published in print (or online for online-only journals) during 2021 and 2022.

Papers displaying the following merits will be particularly appreciated:

  • Provides insight into a process or mechanism;
  • Links empirical problems and research to theoretical models;
  • Connects different levels of analysis;
  • Discusses scope conditions and generalization;
  • Has a thoughtful and careful research design;
  • Uses innovative and transparent methodological procedures;
  • Displays clarity in writing style.

Please send a copy of the nominated paper, together with a brief motivation to the committee chair at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Nominations for the 2023 award are accepted until April 15, 2023.

We look forward to receiving your nominations,
The Award Committee

  • Elizabeth Bruch (chair)
  • Ozan Aksoy
  • Martin Arvidsson
  • Amir Goldberg

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ROBERT K. MERTON AWARD

The Robert K. Merton Award for the best paper in analytical sociology is an annual award announced at the annual INAS conference.

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