September 30, 2025
August 19, 2025
$300,000 USD
This award recognizes the work of historians, art historians, archaeologists, digital humanists, curators, documentary filmmakers and all those who deepen our knowledge and understanding of the past.
Anyone can nominate; Self nominations will not be considered.
Must be engaged in outstanding and original work related to the study of the human past, employing any chronological, geographical and methodological focus.; Should exhibit strong potential for future excellence, innovation and leadership that will help shape the study of the past for years to come.; Academic nominees must hold a PhD and must have published at least one major piece of work, such as a book or a collection of articles related to a major project.; Non-academic nominees are NOT required to hold a PhD, but must have completed at least one major piece of work such as a book, major publication, exhibition, documentary film or public humanities project. They should also demonstrate an ongoing engagement with topics related to history and the study of the past.; Should be no more than 15 years post-PhD (for academics) or 15 years after the release of their first major project (for non-academics), although due allowance will be made for career breaks (e.g. parental and care leave or duties, health-related leave and career changes).
Nominators will be asked to provide the nominee’s CV and list of relevant work or publications, and to answer three brief questions.
The Dan David Prize is awarded on the basis of merit, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexuality, race, ethnicity and nationality, religion, age, ability or political affiliation.
Renominations from previous years are encouraged.
Historians Art Historians Archaeologists Digital Humanists Museum Curators Documentary Filmmakers Human Paleontologists Independent Scholars Public Historians