The Lerner-Scott Prize is given annually by the Organization of American Historians for the best doctoral dissertation in U.S. women's history. Submitted dissertations must be completed during the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, to be eligible for the 2026 Lerner-Scott Prize. Applicants must email a PDF of their complete dissertation (including abstract and table of contents) to the Lerner-Scott committee, with "2026 OAH Lerner-Scott Prize Entry" in the subject line. Applicants must also provide a cover letter describing the contribution of the dissertation to the field of U.S. women's history and any funding or project or travel grants that supported the completion of the dissertation. Each application must also include a letter of support from a faculty member at the degree-granting institution. Faculty members should email their letters separately to the committee chair, with "Recommendation for (applicant's name)" in the subject line. Please visit the award's website or contact the Organization of American Historians for more information.