SPA Stirling Prize

The Stirling Prize is awarded to a previously published work that makes an outstanding contribution to any area of psychological anthropology. The Stirling Award was originally established in 1968 by Rebecca and Gene Stirling. Winners of this prestigious award recognizing the best published work in psychological anthropology become members of the selection committee for a three-year rotation. For 2025, the prize will be awarded for an article published between July 15, 2023 and June 15, 2025. Unpublished manuscripts, dissertations, web publications, and edited volumes are not eligible. The winner will be announced at the SPA Business Meeting during the American Anthropological Association annual meeting and will receive a $500 cash prize. Nominations may be made by any active member of the American Anthropological Association, including the author. Submissions must include a PDF of the published article and a cover letter outlining the article's contribution to the field of psychological anthropology.