The Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) invites applications for the CHASS Australia Prize for a Book in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences ($3500).

Nominees in this category must have published a non-fiction book (e-books are acceptable) in any HASS area between the dates of 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2014. Self-nominations are acceptable. Books should be by a single author or, at most, two authors. ​The book may have been published overseas, but the nominee must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Self-published books and e-books will be considered if the author can provide evidence that the book has been peer-reviewed. All works must be in English; unpublished manuscripts are not eligible. Books are not required to deal solely with Australian topics. For example, biographies of non-Australians and books about events that took place outside of Australia are acceptable.

The ​CHASS prize will be awarded to the author whose book, in the opinion of the judges, contributes most to cultural and intellectual life in Australia. Five copies of the application form, nominated book or CD (for an e-book) are required for judging. A single author can submit up to four books. Application materials and books will not be returned to applicants. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To access/download the nomination form and to read more head to: http://www.chass.org.au/2015-australia-prizes

Submissions (regular mail or electronic) will be accepted until 5PM (AEST) on the 1 June 2015.

For more information, please contact CHASS on: (03) 9925 3935 or events@chass.org.au.

You may also be interested in the additional three Australia Prizes, to be presented at the CHASS Annual National Forum:

CHASS Australia Prize for Distinctive Work in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences ($3,500)
This prize is for a performance, exhibition, research project or a specific advance in policy development in any HASS field.

CHASS Australia Prize for a Future Leader in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences ($2,000)
This prize will be awarded for a future leader in any aspect of the Humanities, Arts or Social Sciences.

CHASS Australia Prize for a Student in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences ($500 Co-Op Voucher)
This prize is for a student project, performance, exhibition or thesis that best exemplifies the contribution of HASS to our understanding of our nation and us.