History and Philosophy of Geography Research Group (HPGRG)

The RGS-IBG History and Philosophy of Geography Research Group (HPGRG) is pleased to offer an undergraduate dissertation prize for an outstanding dissertation in the histories and/or philosophies of geography.

The winner will receive a prize of £50 and the option of publishing their dissertation on the HPGRG website.

We welcome nominations addressing the history of the discipline, philosophy of the discipline, and/or geographical knowledge, discourses and practices across academic, public and/or private spheres.

Please note that methodological innovation, as well as analytical and theoretical originality, will be taken into account by the assessing panel of some of the HPGRG committee members.

The dissertation should have been completed within the past two years and be written in English. We welcome nominations not only from the UK but also from other countries. Depending on the number and quality of submissions, the prize may not be awarded each year.

Please direct all questions and submit an electronic copy of the dissertation (PDF format) with a letter of recommendation and the candidate’s contact details to Dr Emily Hayes (details below). When possible, please provide a non-university email account for the candidate as communications will likely take place after the completion of their degree.

Details of past Dissertation Prize winners' projects, and the matrix used by HPGRG Committee members to collectively assess submissions, can be found on the HPGRG undergraduate dissertation prize site.

To apply, please email submissions to ehayes@brookes.ac.uk addressed to the HPGRG Awards Coordinator, Dr Emily Hayes.

Deadline: to be announced.