The  Orient Institute Beirut (OIB)  and  Der Divan – The Arab Cultural Centre are pleased to announce an extension of the nomination period for the first round of the Riwaq Prize for Science and Culture.
 

In response to strong interest and numerous enquiries, the deadline for nominations has been extended by two weeks. Scholarly monographs may now be nominated  until 14 February 2026.
 

In the current round, the prize is open to humanities monographs with a thematic focus on Arab cultures and societies, published in Arabic, English, or German. Eligible publications must have been first published between 1 January 2022 and 14 February 2026.
 

Monographs by scholars at  all career stages  are eligible. Nominations may be submitted by established scholars and publishers. Please note that  self-nominations by authors are not accepted .
 

Further details can be found in the original call for nominations and on the Riwaq Prize website:  www.riwaqbookprize.com  (see in particular the FAQ section).
 

We warmly encourage nominations that contribute to highlighting outstanding scholarly research and enhancing its visibility across linguistic and disciplinary boundaries.
 

For any questions, please feel free to contact us.
 

Jens Hanssen, Barbara Winckler & Lorans Al Hennawi