Cundill History Prize

Deadline

2026 submissions closed February 27, 2026; next round expected early 2027

Prize amount

US$75,000 winner prize; US$10,000 for each runner-up

Criteria / coverage

Open to works of historical nonfiction first published in English during the stated eligibility window; translations are welcomed, while self-published books, textbooks, edited collections, posthumous works, and co-authored works are ineligible.