Awards

UACES awards prizes annually for outstanding contributions to the field of European Studies.

UACES Awards 2026

This year the UACES Awards are expanding to celebrate the breadth of what our community contributes to academia and society. Across eight categories, we recognise excellence in research and teaching, public engagement, EDI leadership and the community‑building work that brings our field together.

Applications are open now and will close on Monday 25 May 2026 at 23:59 BST. Applications are open to everyone, and self‑application is warmly encouraged, though eventual award recipients must be current UACES members.

Each award reflects a different aspect of contemporary European Studies, from scholarship and teaching to impact, leadership and service. You can explore the individual awards below to find out more about who is eligible, how to apply and what each award recognises.

Our Awards

UACES awards several prizes and awards for the contribution in European Studies.

Best Book Prize

The UACES Best Book Prize recognises a book that has made the most substantial and original contribution to knowledge in the area of contemporary European Studies.

Best PhD Thesis Prize

The UACES Best PhD Thesis Prize recognises a doctoral thesis that makes an exceptional and original contribution to contemporary European Studies.

Contribution to European Studies Community Prize

The UACES Contribution to European Studies Community Prize recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to building and sustaining the European Studies community. This award is nomination‑only. Self‑nomination is not permitted.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award

The UACES Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award recognises an individual, team or initiative that has made an outstanding contribution to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion in European Studies.

Excellence in Teaching Award

The UACES Excellence in Teaching Award recognises an individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment, creativity and impact in teaching contemporary European Studies.

Lifetime Achievement Award

The UACES Lifetime Achievement Award recognises an individual who has made a substantial and enduring contribution to the development of European Studies as a discipline.

Mid‑Career Research Excellence Award

The UACES Mid‑Career Research Excellence Award recognises a scholar whose research demonstrates a significant and sustained contribution to contemporary European Studies.

Public Engagement and Impact Award

The UACES Public Engagement and Impact Award recognises a researcher, practitioner or organisation whose work has achieved demonstrable public or policy impact in contemporary European Studies.

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