The Organization of American Historians sponsors or cosponsors awards, prizes, fellowships, and grants given in recognition of scholarly and professional achievements in the field of American history. The awards and prizes are presented during the OAH Conference on American History.
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Congratulations to the 2023 OAH Award and Prize Recipients!
Book Awards and Prizes
Recognizing excellence in published works of American history
Professional Excellence and Service Awards
Recognizing excellence in and service to the profession
Current and Recent Graduate Students Awards
Awards for dissertations, articles, research, and travel grants
International Residencies
Grants for travel, teaching, and researching abroad
Article and Essay Awards
Recognizing published and unpublished articles and essays