News The BSHS Singer Prize 2026 – Call for Contributions The British Society for the History of Science is delighted to invite submissions for the Singer Prize 2026. The prize, of up to £300, is awarded every two years to the writer of an unpublished essay, based on original research into any aspect of the history of science, technology or medicine. The prize is intended for recent entrants into the profession. Candidates must be registered for a postgraduate degree or have been awarded such in the five years (excluding any period of leave) prior to the closing date. All nationalities are welcome. Essays must not exceed 10,000 words and should be submitted in English. They should adhere to BJHS guidance to authors in all respects. The prize may be awarded to the writer of one outstanding essay, or may be awarded to two or more entrants. Publication in the British Journal for the History of Science will be at the discretion of the Editors. Essays under consideration elsewhere or in press are not eligible. The deadline for submissions is 30 April. Submissions should be emailed to the BSHS Executive Secretary, Lucy Santos, office@bshs.org.uk with ‘Singer entry’ and the author surname in the subject line. Further information can be found here. BSHS information, News & Announcements, Prizes & Grants 12 February 2026
The BSHS Pickstone Prize 2026 – call for nominations
News The BSHS Pickstone Prize 2026 – call for nominations Nominations are now open for the BSHS Pickstone Prize, awarded every two years to the best scholarly book in the history of science (broadly construed) in English. The Prize aims to recognize pioneering works that advance the scholarly understanding and interpretation of the scientific past. In focusing on academic books, it complements the Society’s Hughes Prize, which rewards engagement with broader audiences. Established in 2014, the prize honours the memory of our colleague Professor John Pickstone (1944-2014), whose research and teaching so keenly exemplified the scholarly virtues that we wish to celebrate with this memorial. The deadline for nominations is Saturday 31 January 2026 and should be submitted via the following online form: https://britsochistsci.wufoo.com/forms/bshs-pickstone-prize-2026/]. Both single-authored and multiple-authored books are eligible, but not edited collections. Nominations can be made by anyone. Self-nominations are allowed, as are multiple nominations by a single nominator. Nominations must be available as printed books. An announcement of the winning title will be made via the BSHS President’s Newsletter and posted on the BSHS website. The author will receive a prize of £500 and may be asked to give a lecture based on its contents at an event organised by the Society. For the most recent information about this prize please visit our news page. BSHS information, News & Announcements, Prizes & Grants 6 January 2026