The Dan David Prize has recognized 45 scholars across six continents with over $13.5 million in funding since its relaunch in 2021. The 2026 winners will use their awards to pursue ambitious new projects and bring historical scholarship to wider audiences.
The Dan David Prize is now accepting nominations for the 2026 award, honoring up to 9 early- and midcareer historians and humanists. The $300,000 prize supports their work and acknowledges achievements in fields like history, archaeology, and digital humanities.
The Dan David Prize recognizes nine historians, archaeologists, and filmmakers for their groundbreaking research on the human past. The 2025 winners receive $300,000 each to support their future endeavors.