Call for Nominations WCGS Book Prize 2021

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

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To recognize outstanding research by emerging scholars, the Waterloo Centre for German Studies has instituted an annual book prize. Any scholarly monograph by a first-time author that contributes to our understanding of any aspect of the German-speaking world and was published in English anywhere (or in French by a Canadian-based publisher) in 2021 is eligible. The winner will receive CAD $3,000 and an invitation to give a presentation on their work.

Learn about the eligibility requirements and nomination procedure here.


WCGS Book Prize 2020 - Winner + Shortlist

To learn more about the 2020 winning book, Mobilizing Black Germany by Tiffany Florvil, and the five other books on the shortlist, please visit our 2020 Shortlist page.