The Curriers’ Prize
Annual prize for outstanding original research essays on any aspect of London history, with publication in The London Journal.
Funder: Institute of Historical Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 | February 2027
Funding Amounts: £1,000 prize for the winning essay; runner-up prizes may also be awarded.
Summary: Recognizes exceptional essays on any aspect of London's history, with publication in The London Journal.
Key Information: Open to postgraduate students and early career scholars (PhD awarded within the last 3 years).
Description
This annual essay prize, administered by the Institute of Historical Research in partnership with The Worshipful Company of Curriers and The London Journal Trust, rewards original research on any aspect of London life, past or present. The competition encourages submissions from a broad disciplinary range, covering London from the Roman era to today, and aims to foster innovative scholarship on the city. The winning essay is typically published in The London Journal, and runner-up prizes may also be awarded.
