The Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize, worth £25,000, is awarded annually for outstanding contribution to global cultural understanding to a wider public audience. This prize is designed to illuminate the interconnections and divisions of culture and identity in world civilization. The award was founded by the International Relations scholar, Dr Nayef Al-Rodhan. The Prize was first awarded in 2013.

Eligible work can be a non-fiction book from any humanities or social science discipline or subjects. Nominators should be explicit in explaining why the subject matter is important and how the book is relevant to a wider debate. Edited volumes are not eligible. Nominated persons can be of any nationality, based anywhere in the world and working in any language provided that the nominated work is available in English. The book must have been published in English between 1 March 2016 and 28th February 2018.

To make a nomination for this award, please complete all sections of the form below.

NOTE TO PUBLISHERS* To submit your nomination, please send two copies of the nominated work to:  

Maria Agius
C/O Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize
10-11 Carlton House Terrace
London
SW1Y 5AH

If you have any queries about submitting a nomination, please contact: prizes@britac.ac.uk with the subject line Query: British Academy Medal 2018.

The deadline for submissions is midnight 28th February 2018.