Prize

Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award

American Historical Association Original Source
Award

$1,000 - $1,000

Deadline

May 15, 2026

Due in 60 days
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

Established in 1986, the Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes outstanding teaching and advocacy for history teaching at two-year, four-year, and graduate colleges and universities. The award is intended for inspiring teachers whose techniques and mastery of subject matter made a real difference to students of history. The Society for History Education shares the sponsorship of the award. The current prize amount is $1,000. The award is named for the late Eugene Asher (1929–88), for many years a leading advocate for history teaching. At the time of his death, he was executive assistant to the president and director of university relations at California State University, Long Beach.

1 award
Decision 5 months
education history teaching pedagogy higher education undergraduate education graduate education history education

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Project in
United States
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv letters_of_recommendation

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Key Information

Award Amount
$1,000 - $1,000
Application Deadline
May 15, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
Due in 60 days

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