MHA Dissertation Award

The Midwestern History Association is pleased to announce a new Dissertation Prize to be awarded annually beginning this year.  Dissertations written on any aspect of midwestern history or including the Midwest as a critical component of the work are eligible. Only those dissertations defended during 2025 will be considered. Nominations may come from dissertation advisors or self-nominations. The winner of the MHA Dissertation Prize will receive $500 and the opportunity to participate in an MHA awards panel or workshop at an MHA annual conference.

Please send nominated dissertations (with cover/signature page indicating successful defense completion) to Dr. Ted Frantz (committee chairperson) at efrantz@uindy.edu by Jan. 15, 2026.