IACM 2027 Call for Awards Nominations
Call for Awards Nominations of the International Association for Conflict Management
The awards nominations deadline is January 17, 2027.
The International Association for Conflict Management (IACM) solicits nominations for the following awards, to be distributed at the Association’s 40th Annual Conference in Santiago, Chile. IACM awards are determined by designated committees, and all members who meet the criteria below are eligible*. To review past recipients, please see here. *Current board members are not eligible for awards.
All nominations to the awards listed below can be made by clicking here.
IACM Lifetime Achievement Award
The International Association for Conflict Management honors meritorious, long-standing, paradigm-shifting contributions to the study of conflict management and negotiation. Nominees’ careers should epitomize the goals and purposes of the association. The Lifetime Achievement Award is selected by a committee led by a past president of the IACM. For this award, we invite you to nominate a colleague; multiple nominations of the same colleague should be filed separately, and self-nominations are not accepted. Please submit an approximately three-paragraph summary outlining why you think the nominee is deserving of this award, along with the nominee’s CV and one paper exemplifying their contributions (please do not submit additional materials). All materials should be submitted to the awards committee by clicking here.
2027 Early Career Award
The International Association for Conflict Management honors scholars in the first five years of their post-doctoral career who have shown exceptional promise for making significant contributions to the study of conflict management and negotiation. Nominees’ early careers should epitomize the goals and purposes of the association. Eligible nominees are those who received their PhD between 1/1/22 and 12/31/26. For this award, we invite you to nominate a colleague; multiple nominations of the same colleague should be filed separately, and self-nominations are not accepted. Please submit a one-page summary outlining why you think the nominee is deserving of this award, along with the nominee’s CV and one paper exemplifying their contributions (please do not submit additional materials). All materials should be submitted by clicking here.
2027 Outstanding Mentor Award
Inspired by the career and community-building activities of Donald E. Conlon, the IACM Outstanding Mentor Award recognizes individuals who have advanced the field of conflict management by serving as a mentor to and role model for colleagues including students, junior and senior faculty, and others in the IACM community. Mentorship includes excellence in advising students, supporting professional development, helping others develop a scholarly network, being an impactful scholar, and building community in IACM and related professional organizations. To nominate a colleague, submit a 2-page, double-spaced letter along with the nominee’s CV. The application should also include two supporting letters from colleagues and/or former students that highlight the nominee’s mentoring activities. All materials should be submitted by clicking here.
2027 IACM Dissertation Award (published in 2025-2026)
This award is sponsored by the DRRC and includes a $500 award to the recipient!
The International Association for Conflict Management honors the author of an outstanding doctoral dissertation that significantly advances the study of conflict management and negotiation. The nominated dissertation should epitomize the goals and purposes of the association. Eligible dissertations are those completed between 1/1/25 and 12/31/26. For this award, we invite you to nominate a colleague’s dissertation; multiple nominations of the same dissertation should be filed separately. Self-nominations are also acceptable. Please submit an approximately three-paragraph summary outlining why you think the nominated dissertation is deserving of this award, along with a pdf copy of the full dissertation (please do not submit additional materials). Additionally, in your summary, please provide the full citation for any published articles or book chapters resulting from the dissertation. Nominate a dissertation deserving of this recognition to the awards committee by clicking here.
2027 IACM Outstanding Publication Award: Article or Book Chapter (published in 2025)
The International Association for Conflict Management honors the author(s) of a published article or book chapter that significantly advances the study of conflict management and negotiation. The nominated article or chapter should epitomize the goals and purposes of the association. Eligible articles and chapters are those published between 1/1/25 and 12/31/25 (final publication date, not online-first version). Nominations may have an empirical, theoretical, or practical focus. For this award, we invite you to nominate a colleague’s article or chapter; multiple nominations of the same article or chapter should be filed separately. Self-nominations are also acceptable. Please submit an approximately one-page summary outlining why you think the nominated article or chapter is deserving of this award, along with a pdf copy of the full manuscript (preferably the final version that appears in the journal or book; please do not submit additional materials). Additionally, in your summary, please provide the full citation for the nominated article or chapter. All materials should be submitted by clicking here.
DRRC-IACM Breakthrough Award
The Dispute Resolution Research Center (DRRC) at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management is thrilled to continue its support of the 2027 DRRC-IACM Breakthrough Award. The award aims to support doctoral students from underrepresented backgrounds as they gain valuable professional experience in the early stages of their academic careers. The DRRC recognizes the importance of diverse viewpoints in advancing research and education on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are dedicated to promoting the professional development of young scholars from diverse backgrounds who may face limited opportunities for networking and other career-enhancing experiences. To achieve this goal, we are excited to offer this award, which grants a $1500 stipend to current doctoral students to attend the 2027 IACM Conference. This award will help cover expenses related to registration, airfare, lodging, and other travel accommodations. Nominations for this award will be submitted directly to the DRRC. Please review this DRRC Breakthrough Award Call for Nominations for eligibility, requirements, and procedure.
Award winners will be notified prior to IACM 2027 in Santiago, Chile so that they may make plans to ensure attendance at the awards ceremony. Award winners may be invited to present their award winning material at the IACM 2027 conference.
If you have not yet submitted to IACM 2026, the Call for Papers deadline is January 17, 2027. Be sure to review the Call for Papers and submit your paper before the deadline!
