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The Dan David Prize is the largest history prize in the world.

We recognize early- and mid-career scholars and practitioners whose work illuminates the human past. We award up to nine prizes of $300,000 each year to outstanding early-and-mid-career scholars and practitioners in the historical disciplines.

29/09/2026

There are 2 WEEKS REMAINING to nominate for the 2027 Dan David Prize ⌛

Nominate bold and creative early or midcareer scholars and practitioners in any discipline related to the human past.

Winners are awarded $300K each
Anyone can nominate
Deadline: Oct 13, 2026

https://dandavidprize.org/nominate

24/09/2026

"The Dan David Prize has just been such a gift for me as a scholar, as a storyteller, as a historian" - Kim Welch

Hear from 2022 Dan David Prize winner Kim Welch, who since winning the Prize has embarked on a creative book project.

Nominate for 2027: dandavidprize.org/nominate/

17/09/2026

2026 marks 5 years of the re-imagined Dan David Prize; what have Prize alumni been up to?

2023 winner Saheed Aderinto used the Prize to create "The Fuji Documentary", a film about the rich tradition of Yoruba Fuji music in Nigeria.

Nominate for 2027: dandavidprize.org/nominate

16/09/2026

There is less than 1 MONTH REMAINING to nominate for the 2027 Dan David Prize ⌛

Deadline: Oct 13, 2026

Nominees can work in any discipline that focuses on the human past, come from within or outside of academia, and be based anywhere in the world.

Winners are awarded $300,000.

dandavidprize.org/nominate/

09/09/2026

Nominations for the 2027 Dan David Prize are open.

Deadline: Oct 13, 2026⌛

Up to 9 winners will be awarded $300,000 each.

Nominees can work in any discipline that focuses on the human past, be within or outside of academia, and be based anywhere in the world: https://dandavidprize.org/nominate

02/09/2026

Dan David Prize winners are awarded $300K each to support their research.

Over the last 5 years, 45 Prize winners have used their award in diverse ways, from buying equipment and hiring staff, to covering childcare and travel costs.

Nominate for the 2027 Prize: https://dandavidprize.org/nominate/

26/08/2026

Nominations for the 2027 Dan David Prize are open📣

Nominate outstanding early or midcareer scholars & practitioners based anywhere in the world and working in any history-related discipline.

🏆Winners are awarded $300K each
👩‍💻Anyone can nominate
⏳Deadline: Oct 13, 2026

dandavidprize.org/nominate/

21/08/2026

Over the last 5 years, the Dan David Prize has been awarded to 45 researchers who work across diverse fields and methodologies to shed light on the human past.

Do you know someone doing excellent work in these areas

Nominate them for the 2027 Prize before Oct 13, 2026.
https://dandavidprize.org/nominate

13/08/2026

The Dan David Prize is the world's largest history prize 🌍

In the last 5 years, the Prize has been awarded to 45 winners, based in 6 continents & 18 countries.

Winners can be based anywhere in the world.

Nominations for the 2027 Prize are open (deadline Oct 13): https://dandavidprize.org/nominate

12/08/2026

Nominations for the 2027 Dan David Prize are open.

Deadline: Oct 13, 2026⌛

Up to 9 winners will be awarded $300,000 each.

Nominees can work in any discipline thatfocuses on the human past, be within or outside of academia, and be based anywhere in the world: https://dandavidprize.org/nominate

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