The Department of Politics and International Studies is delighted to announce that Say Jye Quah, PhD candidate in POLIS, has been awarded two prestigious prizes by the International Studies Association (ISA).
Quah’s research has been recognised across categories, receiving both the ISA Asia-Pacific Region Best Graduate Student Paper Award and the International Political Theory (IPT) Section Pre-PhD Paper Award for his paper, titled An anatomy of worldmaking: Sukarno and anticolonialism from post-Bandung Indonesia (American Journal of Political Science).
About the Research
The dual accolades celebrate outstanding scholarship that contributes significantly to our understanding of regional dynamics and political theory.
The ISA Asia-Pacific Best Paper award recognises exceptional research focused on or originating from the region, highlighting Quah’s analytical depth in addressing complex political phenomena within the Asia-Pacific context. Concurrently, the Theory Section Pre-PhD Paper award honours the most significant theoretical contribution by a scholar ahead of completing their doctoral studies, underscoring the conceptual rigour and innovative framework of the work.
The dual recognition highlights the interdisciplinary impact of Quah's research, blending robust regional analysis with sophisticated international political theory to offer fresh perspectives within the discipline.
Significant Academic Recognition
Reflecting on the achievement, Say Jye Quah said:
"I am incredibly honoured to receive both the Asia Pacific best paper award and the Theory section pre-PhD paper award from the International Studies Association. This is down to the excellent eco-system that POLIS has provided. I would like to thank everyone in the department, as well as the various funding bodies that have made this possible."
The Department extends its warmest congratulations to Say Jye on this significant academic achievement.