2017 DHST PRIZE FOR YOUNG SCHOLARS
The International Union of the History and Philosophy
of Science and Technology, Division of History of Science and Technology
(IUHPST/DHST) invites submissions for the fourth DHST Prize for Young Scholars,
to be presented in 2017. Initiated at the 22nd International Congress of
History of Science in 2005 held in Beijing, the DHST Prize is awarded by the
IUHPST/DHST every four years to up to five young historians of science and
technology for outstanding doctoral dissertations, completed within last four years.
The 2017 DHST Prize does not specify distinct categories, but
submissions must be on the history of science or technology in any part of the
world. The Award Committee will endeavor to maintain the broadest coverage of
subjects, geographical areas, chronology and civilizations (African, American,
Asian, Islamic, Western and Ancient Civilisations, and others not included in
the above list).
Each Prize consists of a certificate, assistance with
travel and accommodation expenditures to the IUHPST/DHST Congress in Rio de
Janeiro in August 2017 and a waiver of registration fee. The winner of a prize
whose thesis is relative to Islamic science is also awarded the Ihsanoglu Prize
given by ISAR Foundation.
AWARD COMMITTEE
The Committee is comprised of the DHST President,
Vice-Presidents, Secretary General, and distinguished specialists in specific
fields.
COMPETITION CALENDAR
Submission deadline: 31 August 2016
Qualification examination and preliminary selection:
September 2016
Award Committee online meeting: October-November 2016
Approval by DHST Council: December 2016
Award Ceremony: July 2017.
CONDITIONS and APPLICATION
Eligibility: Applicants must have a doctoral degree in
the history of science or technology awarded no earlier than July 2012.
Language: Any dissertation in a language other than
English must be accompanied by a detailed summary in English of no more than 20
pages.
Application procedure: Applicants must submit online
at:
http://hpdst.gr/youngscholarsprize,
where they can also find additional procedural details.