Deadline

The next competition is in 2020.

Prize

$1,000

Eligibility

Ethnographies and critical works in contemporary theory–single-authored or multi-authored but not edited collections–are eligible. The book should have been published in 2016 or 2017, and may not have been previously submitted for this prize.

Criteria

Criteria may include: originality, rigor, and maturity of research; an innovative approach to ethnography; theoretical sophistication and depth; thematic prescience; and an enduring contribution to Anthropology and beyond.

Jury

The jury for the prize is chaired by an AES councilor, who selects two or three other scholars as jury members.

Nominations

Letters of nomination must come from scholars; self-nominations are not invited.

Announcements

Announcements regarding the deadlines and other specifics will be posted on this website, as well as through the Anthropology News “AES Section News” column and other e-mail and social media-based publicity.

Submissions

Next deadline in 2020. Details TBA.