We are now accepting nominations for the 2027 First Article Prize. Submit your article for consideration by January 15, 2027. To apply, please complete the nomination form by January 15, 2027.
The European Studies First Article Prize honors the writers of the best first articles on European studies published within a one-year period and will be awarded to two scholars, one working in the humanities and one in the social sciences.
A multi-disciplinary First Article Prize Committee appointed by CES will choose the winners. Each prize winner will receive recognition at the CES conference, a registration fee waiver, and a free one-year CES membership. Winners will also be recognized in the CES newsletter.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be the first article published by the nominee in the field of European Studies in a peer-reviewed journal
- be published between January 2025 and December 31, 2026
- be the work of one author only, or be an article on which the nominee is the first author
- be authored by a member of CES or a full-time faculty/a student of a member institution
Note: submissions should be in English. However, we will accept translations of articles originally published in other languages.
Defining the Humanities and Social Sciences
For the purposes of the European Studies First Article Prize Competition, the Committee will adhere to the following definition of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
| Humanities | Social Sciences | |
| English | Anthropology | |
| Comparative Literature | Economics | |
| History | Sociology | |
| Classics | Geography | |
| Religion | Political Science/Government | |
| Philosophy | Education | |
| Rhetoric | Communications/Marketing | |
| Law | Business Administration | |
| the Arts | Public Administration | |
| Linguistics | International Relations | |
| Specific Language Studies | Criminology | |
| Psychology |
Note: This list should not be interpreted as excluding submissions from disciplines or areas of research not listed. For more guidance on issues of disciplinary eligibility, please contact CES at: awards@ces-europe.org
Apply by completing the nomination form by January 15, 2027.