Call “Human Solvency Historical Research Prize 2024-2026”
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The Fondazione Istituto Internazionale di Storia Economica “F. Datini” bans the:
Human Solvency Historical Research Prize 2026
1. The prize aims to enhance the historical research of scholars who focus their investigations on the question of economic solvency considered in all its implications, starting from those of the languages, the theological, philosophical and legal lexicons that have structured concepts key such as poverty, common good, public debt, taxation, monetary institution. The intention is to promote a long-term approach by evaluating research and analysis of historical phenomena that developed between the 11th and 18th centuries. In the specific section of the website of the Fondazione Istituto Internazionale di Storia Economica “F. Datini” contains further insights into the research topics covered by the award.
2. The publications and texts of the works – which must only be in the form of monographs – may be in one of the official languages of the "F. Datini" International Institute of Economic History Foundation (Italian, French, English, Spanish or German). If the language of the publication or text submitted is not English, please accompany it with a full abstract in English. Submissions must be received by 12 noon on 3 February 2026 (CET). Unpublished work must be sent in PDF format, whereas published texts must be sent in both paper and PDF format. The submissions must be accompanied by the author's CV, the abstract and any other scientific paper that the candidate wishes to include. The copies in PDF format must be sent to the email address letizia@istitutodatini.it, while the paper format must be sent to the address of the Foundation via Ser Lapo Mazzei 37, 59100 Prato (Italy). The date of posting will be used as a reference if the printed copy is received late.
3. The prize amounts to € 10.000,00 (before taxes, if due) paid in a single payment at the time of the award ceremony.
4. The only research papers eligible for submission are those which are presented in the final version, or have previously been published between 15 March 2024 and 3 February 2026.
The members of the Prize Jury are:
Erik Aerts (University of Leuven), Guido Alfani (University of Milan), Philippe Bernardi (University of Paris), Bruno Callegher (University of Trieste), Hilario Casado Alonso (University of Valladolid), Markus A. Denzel (University of Leipzig), Maria Diez Yañez (University Complutense, Madrid), Miriam Davide (University of Trieste), Maria Teresa Dolso (University of Padua), Paolo Evangelisti (University of Lleida), Luca Fantacci (State University of Milan), Riccardo Finozzi (Bank of Italy), Antoni Furió (University of Valencia), Roberto Lambertini (University of Macerata), Clement Lenoble (CNRS-CIHAM Lyon-Avignon), Maryanne Kowaleski (University of Fordham, New York), Angela Orlandi (University of Florence), Maria Clara Rossi (University of Verona), Petra Schulte (University of Trier), Alessandro Silvestri (University of Salerno), Naresh Singh (University of Ottawa), Lorenzo Tanzini (University of Cagliari), Giacomo Todeschini (independent researcher). The Jury is coordinated by the General Secretary of the Prize Paolo Evangelisti (University of Lleida).
5. The Jury will decide the winning research paper by 22 April 2026 and winner will be informed by 23 April 2026.
In the opinion of the Commission, the special mention may be approved for a second research deemed worthy of attention. The work in question does not receive any monetary prize. The Commission's judgment is unquestionable; it may also decide not to award the prize if none of the submitted works has been judged adequate.
6. The Commission may also consider publications not sent but reported by qualified scholars to the Commission. 7. Awarding of the Prize. The prize will be awarded at the opening ceremony of the 55th Study Week entitled “La mobilità sociale nelle società preindustriali: tendenze, cause ed effetti (secc. XIII-XVIII) • Social Mobility in pre-industrial societies: trends, causes and effects (13th-18th centuries)”, organized by the "F. Datini" Foundation, on May 12, 2024.
Insights
For further information see the web page: https://www.istitutodatini.it/human-solvency/home.htm
Contacts
For questions related to the call, please contact the Fondazione Istituto Internazionale di Storia Economica “F. Datini” in Prato:
Letizia Finocchiaro - e-mail: letizia@istitutodatini.it
2. The publications and texts of the works – which must only be in the form of monographs – may be in one of the official languages of the "F. Datini" International Institute of Economic History Foundation (Italian, French, English, Spanish or German). If the language of the publication or text submitted is not English, please accompany it with a full abstract in English. Submissions must be received by 12 noon on 3 February 2026 (CET). Unpublished work must be sent in PDF format, whereas published texts must be sent in both paper and PDF format. The submissions must be accompanied by the author's CV, the abstract and any other scientific paper that the candidate wishes to include. The copies in PDF format must be sent to the email address letizia@istitutodatini.it, while the paper format must be sent to the address of the Foundation via Ser Lapo Mazzei 37, 59100 Prato (Italy). The date of posting will be used as a reference if the printed copy is received late.
3. The prize amounts to € 10.000,00 (before taxes, if due) paid in a single payment at the time of the award ceremony.
4. The only research papers eligible for submission are those which are presented in the final version, or have previously been published between 15 March 2024 and 3 February 2026.
The members of the Prize Jury are:
Erik Aerts (University of Leuven), Guido Alfani (University of Milan), Philippe Bernardi (University of Paris), Bruno Callegher (University of Trieste), Hilario Casado Alonso (University of Valladolid), Markus A. Denzel (University of Leipzig), Maria Diez Yañez (University Complutense, Madrid), Miriam Davide (University of Trieste), Maria Teresa Dolso (University of Padua), Paolo Evangelisti (University of Lleida), Luca Fantacci (State University of Milan), Riccardo Finozzi (Bank of Italy), Antoni Furió (University of Valencia), Roberto Lambertini (University of Macerata), Clement Lenoble (CNRS-CIHAM Lyon-Avignon), Maryanne Kowaleski (University of Fordham, New York), Angela Orlandi (University of Florence), Maria Clara Rossi (University of Verona), Petra Schulte (University of Trier), Alessandro Silvestri (University of Salerno), Naresh Singh (University of Ottawa), Lorenzo Tanzini (University of Cagliari), Giacomo Todeschini (independent researcher). The Jury is coordinated by the General Secretary of the Prize Paolo Evangelisti (University of Lleida).
5. The Jury will decide the winning research paper by 22 April 2026 and winner will be informed by 23 April 2026.
In the opinion of the Commission, the special mention may be approved for a second research deemed worthy of attention. The work in question does not receive any monetary prize. The Commission's judgment is unquestionable; it may also decide not to award the prize if none of the submitted works has been judged adequate.
6. The Commission may also consider publications not sent but reported by qualified scholars to the Commission. 7. Awarding of the Prize. The prize will be awarded at the opening ceremony of the 55th Study Week entitled “La mobilità sociale nelle società preindustriali: tendenze, cause ed effetti (secc. XIII-XVIII) • Social Mobility in pre-industrial societies: trends, causes and effects (13th-18th centuries)”, organized by the "F. Datini" Foundation, on May 12, 2024.
Insights
For further information see the web page: https://www.istitutodatini.it/human-solvency/home.htm
Contacts
For questions related to the call, please contact the Fondazione Istituto Internazionale di Storia Economica “F. Datini” in Prato:
Letizia Finocchiaro - e-mail: letizia@istitutodatini.it