The Gilbert Chinard Prize is awarded each year by the Society for French Historical Studies with the financial support of its Institut Français d’Amérique Fund. It recognizes the best book published for the first time and with a copyright date of 2020 by a North American press in one of the two following fields: the history of French-American relations; or the comparative history of France and North, Central, or South America. Books focusing on any historical period or type of history may be considered. Critical editions of significant source materials, as well as books translated into English, are eligible.

The winner, who receives an award of $1,000, will be announced at the annual meeting of the Society. The prize may not be shared, although an “honorable mention” may be named.

To apply: Copies of books should be sent to each committee member below by January 1, 2022.

Committee Members:

Emily C. Burns, chair (2022)

Department of Art & Art History
108 Biggin Hall
Auburn, AL 36849 (USA)
ecb0023auburn.edu

Luc-André Brunet (2024)
Open University
90 Ross Street
Cambridge CB1 3BU (UK)
luc-andre.brunetopen.ac.uk

Micah Alpaugh (2023)
University of Central Missouri
1123 NE Waterfield Village Dr.
Blue Springs, MO 64014 (USA)
alpaughucmo.edu

https://www.societyforfrenchhistoricalstudies.net/the-gilbert-chinard-prize?fbclid=IwAR3KTa8i6SZ2idwPDQHhOti4od8FWnHEfnSOCQFAVNj5kTcZhKd_9jcwnI4#:~:text=The%20Gilbert%20Chinard%20Prize%20is,Institut%20Français%20d'Amérique%20Fund

Please feel free to contact Emily Burns at Emily.burnsauburn.edu with any questions.

Thanks,

Emily Burns

Associate Professor of Art History, Auburn University