The Arthur Burns Prize
The Arthur Burns Prize recognizes the best research paper on eighteenth-century British history by an early career historian presented at the IHR seminar.
Funder: Institute of Historical Research
Due Dates: July 10, 2026
Funding Amounts: £500 prize for the best eligible paper presented at the seminar; single award per cycle.
Summary: Recognizes the best paper on eighteenth-century British history by a post-graduate or early career historian presented at the IHR seminar.
Description
The Arthur Burns Prize is awarded annually by the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) to honor outstanding scholarship in eighteenth-century British history. The prize is given for the best paper delivered by a post-graduate or early career historian at the "British History in the Long Eighteenth Century" seminar during the current academic year. The award recognizes both the quality of research and the effectiveness of the presentation, and is intended to support and encourage emerging historians in the field.
