Day: May 21, 2025

sgp prize The Singapore History Prize honours books written in English on Singapore or international relations history that demonstrate exceptional scholarship and merit, with the goal of broadening Singaporeans and others’ understanding about our vibrant past. Awarded biannually. This year’s prize also introduces an inaugural award for an exceptional book about Singapore that contributes to regional or global debates about sustainable development and peace. This new category seeks to recognize how Singapore studies contribute significantly towards regional and global change processes and foster an increased understanding of Asia in global politics. Each year, an independent jury composed of notable scholars in the field awards the SGP Prize to one author who will receive up to S$100,000 as well as a certificate commending them and be invited to give a public lecture at NUS on their work. Kishore Mahbubani, the Chancellor’s Professor of Southeast Asian Studies and Chairman of the NUS History Programme will oversee a distinguished jury panel for this process of selection. To be considered for consideration of this prize, books published within two years and showing significant research contribution must have made in Singapore history are eligible to enter for consideration – this award honoring Goldwin Smith Professor of Anthropology Lauriston Sharp who founded SEAP is named for this prize. SGP Prize is honored to receive support from the Centre for Liveable Cities, an independent body established by Urban Redevelopment Authority. This partnership aims to leverage CI’s extensive network of partners committed to finding sustainable solutions that benefit both people and planet. The SGP Prize has been made possible thanks to a generous grant from an anonymous donor, who will increase both prize amount and categories this year. Authors interested in participating may submit proposals until 30 August 2023. SGP Prize is an internationally renowned award that acknowledges the crucial contributions made by local communities, Indigenous Peoples and civil society to achieving nature, climate and sustainable development targets for both humans and our planet. This year’s winners demonstrate innovative, locally led, transformative solutions which accelerate climate action efforts.