Prize

SfAA/AAA Margaret Mead Award

American Anthropological Association Original Source

Award

Not specified

Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Deadline passed

Location

Global

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The SfAA/AAA Margaret Mead Award recognizes outstanding contributions by younger scholars in anthropology that have had significant impact on relevant publics beyond the discipline. This joint award from the Society for Applied Anthropology and the American Anthropological Association honors work that demonstrates intellectual quality, clarity and understandability, and both depth and breadth of impact. The award is presented annually to scholars who have received their PhD within the past ten years. Winners receive a plaque and stipend, with the award announced at the AAA Annual Meeting and presented at the SfAA Spring meeting.

1 award

research anthropology applied anthropology public scholarship public impact cultural anthropology social sciences

Who Can Apply

Region: Global
Applicants: individual
Post-degree: Up to 11 years

Application Details

Stages

1 single_stage

Required documents

cv letters_of_recommendation

Review process

Selection committee consists of two persons appointed by the Society for Applied Anthropology and two persons appointed by the American Anthropological Association.

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Key Information

Award Amount: Not specified
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026 at 23:59 UTC

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