We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the esteemed Dan David Prize, recognizing the exceptional contributions of historians, art historians, archaeologists, digital humanists, curators, and documentary filmmakers. This prestigious prize, established in 2001 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Dan David, aims to honor and support early and midcareer scholars and practitioners who deepen our knowledge and understanding of the past. As the world's largest history prize, the Dan David Prize awards nine prizes annually, each valued at $300,000, to acknowledge outstanding achievements in the historical disciplines and foster future work.
Recognizing Excellence in Various Disciplines:
The Dan David Prize welcomes nominations from all fields related to the study of the human past, encompassing both academic and non-academic spheres. Researchers specializing in history, archaeology, art history, digital humanities, human paleontology, as well as independent scholars, public historians, museum curators, and documentary filmmakers, are all eligible for consideration. This inclusive approach ensures that outstanding individuals across a range of disciplines are recognized for their contributions.
Award Details:
The Dan David Prize offers up to nine annual prizes, each valued at $300,000, to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional work in their field and exhibit strong potential for future excellence, innovation, and leadership. In addition, the Prize supports a postdoctoral fellows program at Tel Aviv University, further nurturing the development of talented individuals in the historical disciplines. The winners will be determined by the Dan David Prize board, based on a shortlist of finalists compiled by a dedicated international selection committee. The awards ceremony will take place in late May 2024, in Tel Aviv, the Prize's headquarters, providing an opportunity for recipients to be recognized on a global stage.
Eligibility Criteria:
The Dan David Prize encourages nominations from around the world, ensuring a diverse pool of candidates. To be considered for the prize, nominees must meet the following criteria:
Engaged in outstanding and original work related to the study of the human past, employing various chronological, geographical, and methodological focuses.
Show strong potential for future excellence, innovation, and leadership that will shape the study of the past for years to come.
Academic nominees must hold a PhD and have published at least one major work, such as a book or collection of articles, related to a significant project.
Non-academic nominees are not required to hold a PhD but must have completed at least one major project, such as a book, major publication, exhibition, documentary film, or public humanities project. They should also demonstrate ongoing engagement with topics related to history and the study of the past.
Should be within 15 years post-PhD (for academics) or 15 years after the release of their first major project (for non-academics). Consideration will be given for career breaks, such as parental and care leave, health-related leave, and career changes.
Nominators will be required to provide the nominee’s CV, list of relevant work or publications, and respond to three brief questions.
The Dan David Prize is awarded solely based on merit, with no consideration given to gender identity and expression, sexuality, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, ability, or political affiliation.
The Dan David Prize offers an unparalleled opportunity to honor and support exceptional individuals in the historical disciplines. By recognizing their remarkable achievements, the Prize promotes a deeper understanding of the past and fosters future excellence, innovation, and leadership. For further information and to submit nominations, please visit the Dan David Prize website. Let us celebrate those who enrich our knowledge of history and shape its future.
For more information, visit Dan David Prize.
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