The John Scholes Prize (formerly the National Railway Museum Prize)
The John Scholes Prize, of up to GBP250, is awarded annually by the
'Journal of Transport History' to the writer of an unpublished essay
based on original research into any aspect of the history of transport,
traffic and mobility. The prize is intended for younger scholars or
recent entrants to the profession and may be awarded to the writer of
one outstanding article or be divided between two or more entrants.
Publication in the 'Journal of Transport History' will be at the
discretion of the Editor.
The prize is funded by the Transport History Research Trust in memory of
John Scholes, first Curator of Historical Relics at the British
Transport Commission.
General Rules
To be eligible for the prize the candidate must not yet:
(a) be in a permanent academic position
(b) have published an academic monograph or have a publication in a
major academic journal.
Entry is in no way limited to British nationals. Essays myst not exceed
8000 words (including footnotes), must be fully documented, typewritten
with double-line spacing, and submitted in English. Entries (three
copies, stating the number of words) should be sent in hard-copy only to
arrive no later than 31 July 2003 for the current competition. Essays
should not bear any reference to the author, either by name or
department; candidates should send a covering letter with documentation
of their status. The judges will not enter into correspondence.
Entries for the prize shuld be sent to Professor Colin Divall, Institute
of Railway Studies & Transport History, National Railway Museum, Leeman
Road, York, YO26 4XJ, UK. Enquiries may be made by email to
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