The Erich S. Gruen Prize
The Erich S. Gruen Prize honors the best graduate research paper on multiculturalism and cultural interactions in the ancient Mediterranean world.
Funder: Society for Classical Studies
Due Dates: May 7, 2026 (application opens) | September 30, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Research prize; specific monetary value not stated.
Summary: Recognizes the best graduate research paper on multiculturalism in the ancient Mediterranean world.
Description
The Erich S. Gruen Prize, offered by the Society for Classical Studies (SCS), honors outstanding graduate research papers that deepen understanding of multiculturalism in the ancient Mediterranean. The prize aims to encourage and highlight graduate-level scholarship that explores the complexities and interactions of diverse cultures in antiquity. This recognition is part of the SCS’s broader mission to advance knowledge and appreciation of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion in classical studies.
