Anna Adorjáni and Andreas Pfützner receive the Austrian State Prize

for Historical Studies 2024

For their research on "Interpreting Non-Territorial Autonomy in Late Habsburg Hungary (1848-1918)" and "Die rumänisch-jüdische Frage: Europäische Perspektiven auf die Entstehung einer Anomalie (ca.1772-1870)". 

Congratulations!

The Austrian State Prize for Historical Studies is awarded every second year and promotes academic excellence in historical studies, Austria as a research hub, young scholars, and science/research communication.

Five prizes are awarded in four categories: one State Prize for an outstanding scientific publication (€10,000), two early-career prizes for scholars at the beginning of their academic careers (€4,000 each), and a "Innovative History" prize for innovative approaches to transferring historical knowledge to a broader audience (€2,000). All awarded works must have a focus on Austria. Additionally, a special prize for lifetime achievement may be granted.

For more information on the awardees and the State Prize see here: https://www.bmbwf.gv.at/Ministerium/staatspreise-auszeichnungen/Staatspreise/stpgw.html

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