History of the Human Sciences - Early Career Prize

History of the Human Sciences – the international journal of peer-reviewed research, which provides the leading forum for work in the social sciences, humanities, human psychology and biology that reflexively examines its own historical origins and interdisciplinary influences – is delighted to announce its new annual prize for early career scholars. The intention of the award is to recognise a researcher whose work best represents the journal’s aim <https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/history-of-the-human-sciences/journal200813> to critically examine traditional assumptions and preoccupations about  human beings, their societies and their histories in light of developments that cut across disciplinary boundaries.  In the pursuit of these goals, History of the Human Sciences publishes traditional humanistic studies as well work in the social sciences, including the fields of sociology, psychology, political science, the history and philosophy of science, anthropology, classical studies, and literary theory. Scholars working in any of these fields are encouraged to apply.

Scholars of any nationality who have either not yet been awarded a PhD or are no more than five years from its award are welcome to submit entries. The judging panel will use the definition of “active years”, with time away from academia for parental leave, health problems, or other relevant reasons not counting towards the definition of eligibility.

The winner of the prize will be awarded £250 and have their essay published in History of the Human Sciences.

Scholars who wish to be considered for the award are asked to submit an up-to-date CV (a maximum of two pages in length and including a statement that confirms eligibility for the award) and an essay, based on original research, that is a maximum of 12,000 words long (including footnotes and references) to hhs@histhum.com by 31st January 2020.

For more details about the award, including submission guidelines, please see the full call for entries on History of the Human Science's website.


Dr Chris Renwick
Editor, History of the Human Sciences
Senior Lecturer in Modern History
University of York