

John McCain Dissertation Award 2024: Call for Nominations Opened
In memory of its long-time companion U.S. Senator John McCain, the MSC annually awards the John McCain Dissertation Award. The prize honors outstanding academic achievements in the field of transatlantic relations.
The John McCain Dissertation Award is awarded annually to up to two outstanding doctoral dissertations for exceptional academic contributions in the field of political science, history or policy analysis with an emphasis on transatlantic relations — including its security, technological, political, trade and financial, social and cultural dimensions.
The award has several components, including participation in Munich Security Conference (MSC) events and a first prize grant of up to 10,000 Euros generously provided by MSC partner Siemens Energy.
Find all information about the John McCain Dissertation Award andthe 2024 Call for Nominations (178 KB).
Extended deadline for nominations is December 20, 2023.