The Pollard Prize
The Pollard Prize recognizes outstanding historical research papers by postgraduates or recent PhDs presented at IHR seminars, with publication and book prizes for winners and runners-up.
Funder: Institute of Historical Research
Due Dates: July 17, 2026 | May 24, 2018
Funding Amounts: First prize: fast-track publication in Historical Research & £500 of OUP books; runner-up prizes: publication & £200 of OUP books; number of runner-up prizes varies.
Summary: Annual award for the best historical research paper presented at an IHR seminar by a postgraduate or recent PhD, offering publication and book prizes.
Description
The Pollard Prize is an annual competition organized by the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), recognizing outstanding historical research papers presented at IHR seminars. Supported by Oxford University Press, the prize is open to postgraduate students and researchers within one year of completing their PhD who have presented a paper (in-person or online) at an IHR seminar during the relevant academic year. The winning entry receives fast-track publication in the IHR journal, Historical Research, and a substantial book prize. Runner-up prizes are also awarded, with publication opportunities and book awards, depending on the quality and number of submissions each year.
