Britain and Ireland Association for Political Thought


The Britain and Ireland Association for Political Thought is an organisation dedicated to the study and promotion of political theory and the history of political thought in Britain and Ireland.
It was founded in 2008 to foster cooperation among scholars and promote political‑thought research in the Britain and Ireland region.

Awards

The BIAPT Early Career Prize

This annual award recognises outstanding contributions to research and teaching in political thought by early‑career scholars.
  • 2025: Joe Davidson
  • 2024: Josh Milburn
  • 2022: Alasia Nuti
  • 2021: Emily McTernan
  • 2020: Teresa Bejan
  • 2020: Paul Sagar

The BIAPT Mid‑Career Prize

This award honours scholars more than eight years from their PhD who have significantly contributed to research, teaching and service in political thought.