Submissions for the 2025 Cundill History Prize are now closed.
The Cundill History Prize is open to works of non-fiction published in English from any country in the world, regardless of the nationality or place of residence of their authors. Translations are warmly welcomed.
Submissions are open from Monday, January 6 until Friday, February 28, 2025 for books first published in English between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025. The winner will be announced at the Cundill History Prize awards ceremony in October 2025.
Please complete and submit one form for each submission. Publishers may not submit more than 4 titles. Incomplete submissions or books received after the deadline cannot be considered.
As of 2020, we have transitioned fully towards digital submissions. Please send PDF copies to admin.cundillprize@mcgill.ca. Please do not send physical books at the submissions stage. Physical copies will be called in later on in the process.
Application Form
The earliest possible submission of books is recommended. Receipt of submissions will be acknowledged by the Cundill History Prize; however, only those selected as being on the longlist will be contacted afterwards.
All entries must be submitted by the publisher. No other entries will be accepted.
Publishers may submit up to 4 titles under a single imprint. Incomplete submissions or books received after the deadline of February 28, 2025 will not be considered.
The Cundill History Prize is committed to celebrating history of all origins and to curating lists diverse in: areas and periods of interest, historical approach, country and publisher of origin, and author background. The prize particularly invites submissions from authors belonging to marginalised communities, including but not limited to members of LGBT2Q+ and BIPOC communities, and people with disabilities. Publishers are encouraged to consider diverse representation while selecting the titles they submit for our consideration.
To submit, please complete one online Submission Form for each title and send with a PDF copy of the title to admin.cundillprize@mcgill.ca.
Books may not be resubmitted.