IFRA-Nairobi invites applications for fieldwork grants aimed to support Masters, PhD and postdoc students who conduct research in the social sciences and humanities in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, and Eastern Congo). IFRA prioritizes support to the following research themes:
This prize, established in memory of Walter Muir Whitehill, for many years Editor of Publications for the Colonial Society and the moving force behind the organization, will be awarded for a distinguished essay on early American history (up to 1825), not previously published, with preference being given to New England subjects. The Society hopes that the prize may be awarded annually.
A committee of eminent historians will review the essays. Their decision in all cases will be final.
The Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA) and the Abraham Lincoln Institute (ALI) invite nominations and submissions for the 2024 Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize, which includes a $1000 honorarium.
To promote and highlight excellence in research and scholarship,
The Syrian Studies Association awards annual prizes for the best scholarly writing on the region known as Bilad al-Sham until 1918 and Syria since then.
Please note: The SSA awards prizes for outstanding book and article /book chapter in odd years, and for outstanding dissertation in even years. The text below refers to the 2023 call for prize submissions.
The Association for the European Biennale of local history in partnership with the Istituto storico italiano per l’étà moderna e contemporanea welcomes applications for the 2023 Étienne Baluze Prize for European Local History. A prize of €2,000 will reward a first research work devoted to the history of food in Europe (production, distribution, consumption) between the 14th and 21st centuries.
We are looking to hire one or more Research Fellows. We are interested in candidates from a range of disciplines, who have a demonstrated ability to produce excellent research and care deeply about the lasting impacts of AI. The role would offer significant research freedom, access to a broad network of experts, and opportunities for collaboration.
Applications for Research Fellow positions are now open. Applications close on 9th August 2023, at midnight BST.