Representing more than 1,000 members from a wide variety of disciplines, the Mediävistikverband avards a prize for an outstanding doctoral dissertation in the field of medieval studies. The prize of 2,000 Euros has been presented at the last two conferences of the Mediävistikverband; conferences that take place every other year.

The award-winning dissertation is selected from within the entire range of medieval studies. In order to be eligible, dissertations should have a specifically interdisciplinary orientation. The examination process must have been completed no more than 24 months before the deadline.

Submissions should be sent to the vice president of the Mediävistikverband:

Prof. Dr. Michael Grünbart

Universität Münster
Institut für Byzantinistik und Neogräzistik
Rosenstraße 9
D-48143 Münster
Tel: 0251-8325110
Fax: 0251-8325119
Mail: gruenbart@uni-muenster.de

Submissions should contain a two-page German or English abstract of the dissertation emphasizing its interdisciplinary character. In addition to that, two assessments provided by advisers or referees are required. These documents will not be returned to the applicants. Candidates may be asked to send in a copy of their dissertation.

The selection process is organized entirely by the Mediävistikverband which does not provide explanations for unsuccessful applications.