ALPA in Exile
ALPA Award Categories
Outstanding Book Awards
This award recognizes the most impactful and insightful books on law, society, and politics in Afghanistan.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Books must be written in (one of these languages) Persian, Pashto, or English.
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The subject matter, it must focus on law, society, or politics in Afghanistan.
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English-language books must have been published between 2024 and 2025.
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Books in Persian and Pashto must have been published between August 1., 2025 and July 1., 2026.
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Co-authored books are eligible; however, translations, and unpublished manuscripts will not be considered.
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Self-nominations are also welcome.
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Deadline (Extended): TBD
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Contact: alpaevents@alpaeducation.org
Outstanding Article Awards
This award recognizes the most compelling and original scholarly articles that provide original and critical insights into Afghanistan’s legal and political landscape.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Book chapters are also accepted.
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Articles/book chapters must be written in (one of these languages) Persian, Pashto, or English.
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Articles/book chapters must have been published between August 1., 2025 and July 1., 2026.
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Submissions must be scholarly articles exceeding 7,000 words.
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Co-authored submissions are accepted; however, translations are not eligible.
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Self-nominations are welcome.
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Deadline (Extended): July 30, 2025
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Contact: alpaevents@alpaeducation.org
Jonathon A. Eddy Awards
Professor Eddy is the former Program Director of the U.S. State Department’s Legal Education Support Program–Afghanistan (LESPA) and Professor Emeritus of Law at the University of Washington. He has dedicated much of his career to advancing legal education and reform in Afghanistan and has supported ALPA’s initiatives since its founding.
In recognition of his contributions to Afghanistan's legal and political science education, ALPA has established an award in his name to honor those faculty members contributing to the advancement of Afghan higher education and scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria:
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The nominee must have taught courses at the ALPA Online Academy.
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Courses must have been offered during the 2025-2026 academic years.
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All ALPA faculty are nominated for this award.
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Contact: alpaevents@alpaeducation.org
ALPA Award Winners
Jon Eddy Award for Excellence in Teaching
Winner: Sayed Ashraf Muzafari
Teach of the Year (2024-2025)
Jon Eddy Award for Civic Excellence
Winner: Geety Haidary
Winner: Fatima Moqadam