The Stirling Award is awarded to a previously published work (article or book, in alternate years) that makes an outstanding contribution to any area of psychological anthropology.
The Stirling Award was originally established in 1968 by Rebecca and Gene Stirling. Winners of this prestigious award recognizing the best published work in psychological anthropology become members of the selection committee for a three-year rotation.
Unpublished manuscripts, dissertations, and web publications are not eligible. Edited volumes are not eligible for the book prize, but individual chapters may be submitted for the article prize. There are separate rules for nomination of books and articles; please consult the relevant rules below.
2023 Stirling Award Competition for the Best Published Article in Psychological Anthropology
Articles and chapters from edited volumes published within the last two years (July 16, 2021 – July 15, 2023), are eligible for consideration. Nominations may be made by any active member of the American Anthropological Association, including the author. Nomination materials, including a PDF of the nominated work and a cover letter outlining its contribution to the field of psychological anthropology, must be submitted online no later than July 15, 2023, using this link (https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2bp9vNy2cWog1PE).
Submissions that do not include a cover letter will not be reviewed. The winner will be announced at the SPA’s Business Meeting at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association and will receive a $500 cash prize.
Any questions regarding the prize can be directed to SPA’s Secretary, Sonya Pritzker, at sonya.pritzker@ua.edu.
All award and selection committees abide by the SPA’s Conflict of Interest Statement and Recusal Policy.