Gorgias Press is delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural international Classical Islamic World Book Prize (CIW). Based on the decision of an internationally renowned panel of scholars, the CIW will recognise three exceptional early career contributions to the academic study of the classical Islamic world. In particular, the CIW will invite scholars from across the world to submit unpublished monographs that are either revised PhD theses or first Postdoctoral monographs.

‘‘The Classical Islamic World prize is an important part of Gorgias’ longstanding commitment to supporting unique and valuable research on both the Islamic world and the wider Near East across Late Antiquity. Most importantly, the prize will highlight and support the important work being carried out by young academics at a point in their careers when such support is most needed.’’ Dr. George Kiraz, Editor-in-Chief of Gorgias Press said.

The deadline for submissions will be Monday 6^th February 2017 (midnight).

The winners of the CIW will be announced in August 2017. The winning submission will be awarded an inscribed plaque, a contract to publish their monograph under Gorgias Press’ Islamic History and Thought Series, and $500 worth of Gorgias Press publications. Prizes will also be awarded to the second and third place submissions. The panel of judges is as follows:

– Professor Shams Inati, Villanova University

– Professor Maher Jarrar, American University of Beirut

– Dr. Harry Munt, The University of York

– Professor Ahmed El Shamsy, University of Chicago

– Professor Adam Talib, American University of Cairo

To enter a submission, please send the following information, in pdf format, to adam@gorgiaspress.com:

– Covering Letter: This should include your name, contact details/affiliation(s), and the names/affiliations of your supervisors, if applicable.

– Letter of Support: In a maximum of 700 words, provide an abstract of your thesis/monograph and describe what unique contribution your book makes to the field.

– References: Provide up to two letters of support from supervisors, or established specialists in the field who are familiar with your book, on the originality and value of the work.

– CV

– The manuscript

For more information about the CIW, the submission guidelines and criteria, and the judging process, please contact Gorgias Press’ Islamic Studies editor: adam@gorgiaspress.com.

Source: Gorgias Press