Awards and Prizes

Awards and Prizes

ASR Wang Gungwu Prize 2025

A panel of judges was recently appointed to select the winner of the Wang Gungwu Prize for the best article in Asian Studies Review (ASR) for 2025. The panel has now decided on the winner. The President of the Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA), Associate Professor David Hundt, announced that the winner is Dr Hannah Gould

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Two outstanding scholars join list of ASAA Honorary Life Members

The Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA) is delighted to announce that its Council has recently approved two new Honorary Life Memberships: Emeritus Professor Robert Cribb (Australian National University), and Emeritus Senior Professor Vera Mackie (University of Wollongong). Honorary Life Membership is the highest honour that the ASAA can award its members, and Professors Cribb and Mackie join a select

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ASAA Mid Career Book Prize 2026 — Applications Now Open

The ASAA Mid Career Book Prize 2026 is now open for applications! This biennial award celebrates excellence and innovation in Asian Studies by recognising the outstanding work of early career scholars. The winner receives $1,000, with an honourable mention for the runner-up. Applications close on 30 January 2026, and the winner will be announced by May

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ASAA Early Career Book Prize 2026 — Applications Now Open

The ASAA Early Career Book Prize 2026 is now open for applications! This biennial award celebrates excellence and innovation in Asian Studies by recognising the outstanding work of early career scholars. The winner receives $1,000, with an honourable mention for the runner-up. Applications close on 9 January 2026, and the winner will be announced by May

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