Medieval Academy of America Publication Prizes: 2026 Competition

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From the Medieval Academy of America

2026 Publication Prizes

The Medieval Institute of America invites applications for its Publication Prize program. The application deadline for submissions and dossiers is October 15, 2026. For more information about eligibility, submission, and deadlines, please see the MAA's prize page.

The following prizes will be awarded at the 2027 MAA Annual Meeting. The Program Committee invites proposals for papers on all topics and in all disciplines and periods of medieval studies. Any member of the Medieval Academy may submit a paper proposal and the Program Committee warmly welcomes proposals from graduate students. Special consideration can be given to individuals whose specialty would not normally involve membership in the Medieval Academy.

Monograph Prizes

  • John Nicholas Brown Prize: Best First Monograph
  • Byzantine Studies Prize: Best Monograph in Byzantine Studies
  • Karen Gould Prize: Best Medieval Art History Monograph
  • Haskins Medal: Best Monograph in Medieval Studies
  • Jerome Singerman Prize: Best Second Monograph

Article Prizes

  • Article Prize in Critical Race Studies: Best Article in the field of Medieval Critical Race Studies
  • Van Courtlandt Elliott Prize: Best Early-Career Article.

Other Formats

  • Digital Humanities and Multimedia Studies Prize: Best DH Project
  • Monica Green Prize: For an exceptional project (for example, a publication, exhibit, performance, or DH project) that shows the importance of studying the medieval past to understand the present.

More information regarding general policies and submission eligibility can be found at the Medieval Academy website.