The History of Education Society invites submissions for the 2025 Claude Eggertsen Dissertation Award. The prize has been awarded annually since 1981 to the dissertation judged to be most outstanding in the field of history of education. Dissertations may focus on the historical aspects of schooling and/or broader educational processes. They may have a domestic, comparative, or international focus. The committee will judge each dissertation based on the originality of the argument, significance of the contribution, use of evidence, and the quality of writing.
The winner of this award will receive a $1,000 prize at the annual meeting of the History of Education Society where they will be recognized. Self-nominations are welcome, as are nominations submitted by dissertation advisors and committee members. Applicants must have deposited the dissertation and graduated during the calendar year 2025. The deadline for entries is July 10, 2026. Entrants should send an electronic copy (PDFs preferred) of the complete dissertation, an abstract of the dissertation, and their CV to the committee chair, Tracy Steffes (Tracy_Steffes@Brown.edu). Any questions about the award can also be sent to the committee chair. The Committee consists of Tracy Steffes (chair), Andrea Walton, and Diana D’Amico Pawlewicz.