Stansky Book Prize Grant

Stansky Book Prize Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The North American Conference On British Studies Inc
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Summary

The Stansky Book Prize, awarded annually by the North American Conference on British Studies, recognizes outstanding scholarly contributions in British studies. A $500 prize is given for the best book published by a North American scholar covering any aspect of British studies since 1800. Eligible authors must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada, and nominations can be submitted by either the author or the publisher. This competition highlights significant academic achievements in the field.

Overview

About Us The North American Conference on British Studies (NACBS) is a scholarly society dedicated to all aspects of the study of British history, literature, society and culture. The NACBS sponsors a scholarly journal, the Journal of British Studies, online publications, an annual conference, as well as several academic prizes, graduate fellowships, and undergraduate essay contests. Stansky Book Prize

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The author must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada and be living in either country at the time of the award. Nominations may be made by the author or by the publisher of the book. A publisher may nominate more than one title each year but should use discretion and not overburden the Prize Committee.The competition covers books published last year.