Early Career Researcher Prize<\/a>, sponsored by the journals: Humanities,\u00a0Philosophies,\u00a0Publications, and\u00a0Social Sciences. Each journal will select one winning entry, which will receive full editorial support and a\u202fcomplete waiver\u202fof book processing charges.<\/p>\nThe publisher says the competition offers early career researchers the opportunity to bolster the global visibility of their work through open access (OA) publishing. Entries will be judged by the respective evaluation committees, comprising Editorial Board Members and Editors-in-Chief. Authors are encouraged to include compelling statements about the impact of their proposed book on the relevant field of research. Winners will be selected based solely on their proposals.<\/p>\n
Eligibility<\/p>\n
The competition is open to early carer researchers within six years of their first academic appointment or the completion of their PhD.
\nProposals can be submitted by an individual or predefined team of authors.
\nOnly monograph proposals with a clear, coherent concept are eligible. PhDs and extended PhDs are not eligible for submission.
\nProposals must be within the scope of the author\u2019s selected participating journal.
\nAll proposals must be original, unpublished, and intended for OA publication under a CC BY license with MDPI Books.
\nThere are no restrictions based on geographic location, institutional affiliation, or publication history.<\/p>\n
Evan Escamilla, project manager at MDPI Books, said:\u00a0\u201cWe launched the Early Career Researcher Prize knowing that publishing opportunities for scholars in the early stage of their academic employment are essential for both their growth and the advancement of knowledge.<\/p>\n
\u201cEarly publications sharpen communication skills and the competence to produce high-quality work in the early writing stages, while opening doors to further career opportunities, collaborations, and funding. Crucially, early scholars bring diverse perspectives and evolving viewpoints that keep research fields vibrant and innovative.\u201d<\/p>\n
Submissions are now open, closing on 16 November 2025; Winning entries will be announced in December 2025.<\/p>\n
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