Welcome to the Academy of Sociology

The Academy of Sociology e.V. is a scientific association of social scientists working in the field of analytical and empirical research.
It was founded in Germany in 2017 and has over 350 members, most of whom work at universities and research institutions. Its purpose is to promote analytical-empirical sociology, whether in research, teaching, or science communication.

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News

First Academy of Sociology Replication Prize

… goes to Sergio Lo Iacono, Wojtek Przepiorka, Vincent Buskens, Rense Corten, Marcel van Assen and Arnout van de Rij

Academy of Sociology 2025 Dissertation Prize

… goes to Dr Kasimir Dederichs

Visiting Fellowships for Young Scholars

Support for early career researchers

Statement by the AS on the expulsion of the ISS from the ISA

Statement by the Executive Board dated July 11, 2025

Hans Albert passed

Past Events

Winter 2025

AS Hybrid Speaker Series at MZES

October 8-10, 2025

AS 2025 Conference