The Skytte Foundation at Uppsala University has established an annual prize, The Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science, to the scholar who in the view of the Foundation has made the most valuable contribution to political science. Research in all areas of the discipline will be considered: political theory, comparative politics, public administration and international relations. The prize consists of a medal and a considerable cash award.

The Johan Skytte Prize in political science 2009 is awarded to Philippe C. Schmitter, professorial fellow and emeritus professor at European University Institute (EUI), Firenze, Italy. Professor Schmitter receives the prize for his path-breaking work on the role of corporatism in modern democracies, and for his stimulating and innovative analysis of democratization.

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