RHS Early Career Article Prize 2027 in UK | Paid

The RHS Early Career Article Prize is awarded for an essay or article written by a doctoral candidate or an early career historian. It is offered by the Royal Historical Society for the 2027 prize round.

Two prizes of £250 each are awarded annually. The call for submissions to the 2027 prize is now open, so eligible historians can enter their published work before the closing date.

RHS Early Career Article Prize Benefits

• Two prizes of £250 each, awarded annually

RHS Early Career Article Prize Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be doctoral students in a historical subject at a UK or Irish institution, or be within three years of having submitted a corrected thesis in a historical subject at a UK or Irish institution at the time of the closing date for entries
• The article or essay must have been published in a journal or edited collection during the calendar year 2026 for the 2027 prize round
• Advance access publisher versions are also eligible
• An item cannot be entered more than once in subsequent years

How to Apply for RHS Early Career Article Prize

• Submit your entry via the Society’s applications portal
• Upload an electronic copy of the publisher’s version of the article or essay to the entry form
• Applications are accepted only through the online form at https://royalhistorical.smapply.io/prog/rhs_early_career_article_prize/

Important Notes

• The closing date for submissions is 23:59 on Monday 14 December 2026
• Shortlists for the 2027 prizes are expected in May 2027
• Final winners will be made known in July 2027

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are answers to some common questions about the RHS Early Career Article Prize.