We invite nominations of Students and Early Career Anthropologists (ECR) from around Aotearoa for the Sam Taylor-Alexander ECR Prize for Ethics and Engagement within Anthropology.

The prize aims to recognise the ‘everyday ethical’ labour and engagement that is continually practiced in, and essential to, the academy, and in doing so, to foster a culture of allyship, social justice, and generosity within Aotearoa/New Zealand anthropology. We invite nominations of students and ECRs on non-permanent and/or short-term contracts who demonstrate a spirit of intellectual generosity, social justice, academic kindness, and solidarity. These may be evident in a nominee’s personal conduct, research focus, teaching practice, or activities beyond the university.

The focus of the award is inspired by Sam Taylor-Alexander’s reputation for collegiality, generosity of time and thought, and mentorship of junior scholars while he himself was precariously employed. The decision to create this award for students and ECRs with no requirements for its use is in recognition of Sam’s passion for social and distributive justice.

Value: $1000, to be used however the recipient sees fit.

Visit our Sam Taylor-Alexander ECR Prize webpage for more information, including eligibility criteria, nomination details, and how the award is evaluated. The deadline for submissions is Friday 29 October 2021.