This prize is awarded jointly with the International Sociological Association to a sociologist in recognition of his or her work and who enjoys a high international reputation in the sociological community.
It is offered every four years on the occasion of the World Congresses of the International Sociological Association.
Prix attribué conjointement par la Fondation Mattei Dogan et l’Association Internationale de Sociologie (A.I.S. / I.S.A.)