Prize

Beverly Purrington/Richard White Dissertation Prize

Western History Association Original Source

Award

$500 - $500

Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Due today!

Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Western History Association recognizes the best dissertation on the history of the North American West, in its varied aspects and broadest sense. The prize consists of a $500 award to the recipient. To be eligible, the dissertation should be defended and filed in the preceding calendar year. For example, all dissertations defended and filed in 2025 will be eligible for the 2026 prize. Authors of eligible dissertations must be a member of the WHA at the time of submission. Applicants should send a cover letter with contact information and the dissertation with an abstract in one PDF file to each member of the committee.

1 award

Decision Notification by end of August

research western history North American West dissertation history American history regional history

Who Can Apply

Region: United States
Applicants: individual
Post-degree: Up to 1 years

Application Details

Stages

1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter

Review process

Committee review of submitted dissertations

Restrictions

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Key Information

Award Amount: $500 - $500
Application Deadline: March 15, 2026 at 23:59 UTC

Due today!

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