Johnson Best Paper Award

In an effort to encourage and reward rigorous research on issues of ethics and accountability in public service, the Johnson Institute holds an annual Best Paper Competition for papers that address issues of ethics, accountability, and responsible leadership in public affairs, including government and the nonprofit sector and potentially the business sector if the topic relates to corporate social responsibility or some other aspect of public/private interaction.

The Johnson Award for Best Paper in Ethics, Accountability, and Leadership

The Johnson Institute is accepting submissions for the 2009-2010 Johnson Award for Best Papers in Ethics, Accountability, and Leadership. A blind review process will result in the selection of at least one winner in these categories:

• 1. Papers published or accepted for publication between September 2008 and December 2009 in refereed forums (in journals, as chapters in books, etc): $2,000
• 2. Student Papers (including work by doctoral students prior to the award of the degree): $1,000

Young scholars and students are especially encouraged to apply.

Themes

This award is for papers that address issues of ethics, accountability, and responsible leadership in public affairs, including government and the nonprofit sector and potentially the business sector if the topic relates to corporate social responsibility or some other aspect of public/private interaction. Submissions have addressed a wide range of topics including public administration; nonprofit/NGO management and governance; international and civil security, human security, and international development, public administration.

This year, we are especially interested in papers addressing the broad theme of accountability and leadership in contexts where power and authority are diffused. For example, this theme could include how to exercise leadership and monitor performance in networked delivery systems, how globalization is affecting leadership and ethics, or many other related topics.

Interested applicants should submit:

• An application cover sheet (available below)
• Two-page executive summary including title of the paper with author name(s) removed
• A copy of the paper with author name(s) removed

Entry Requirements:

• Submissions must be sent electronically, preferably in Word.
• Submissions may be no longer than 35 pages, double-spaced, including bibliography
• Submissions must be in English
• Times New Roman, 11 point preferred, MLA Format
• Please note whether paper should be considered in the published or student category
• Entries must be received by April 2, 2010.

Winners will be notified by mid-summer 2010. For application requirements and further information, contact ethics@gspia.pitt.edu or 412-648-1336. 2009-2010 Application Cover Sheet Call For Papers