The Sir Julian Corbett Prize from the Institute of Historical Research honors outstanding original research that advances the study of modern naval history in its broadest sense.
Funder: Institute of Historical Research
Due Dates: March 31, 2027: Applications close
Funding Amounts: £4,000 prize; awarded annually for original research in modern naval history
Summary: Annual award recognizing outstanding original research in modern naval history, broadly defined.
Key Information: No reference letters required; open to all regardless of nationality or affiliation.
The Sir Julian Corbett Prize, offered by the Institute of Historical Research, is an annual award recognizing outstanding original research in the field of modern naval history. The prize seeks to honor innovative scholarship that advances the understanding of naval history from the end of the fifth century AD to the present. Research topics may include not only warfare at sea but also the social, administrative, and technological aspects of naval affairs. The prize underscores the IHR’s commitment to supporting and promoting high-quality historical research.