The RHS First Book Prize awards two monographs by early career historians published in 2026. Eligible submissions must be original scholarly historical research, the author's first sole-authored history book, published in English by a recognized academic press. Authors must hold a doctoral degree from a UK or Republic of Ireland university. Self-nominations are accepted until 14 December 2026, requiring submission of the book's introduction or introductory chapter.
Applicants must be early career historians with a doctoral degree from a UK or Republic of Ireland university. Eligible books must be first sole-authored history monographs, published in English in 2026 by recognized academic presses. Self-published works are ineligible.
