Call for Applications
The Comitas Institute Award for Public Knowledge and Engagement is named for the Comitas Institute for Anthropological Study (CIFAS), founded by Professor Lambros Comitas to support the application of anthropology to human and planetary problems. Professor Comitas, who held the Gardner Cowles Professorship in Anthropology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, demonstrated the value of anthropology grounded in rigorous ethnographic methods and high ethical standards.
The Comitas Institute Award for Public Knowledge and Engagement celebrates ethnographic research that generates public knowledge and engagement and advances a robust understanding of contemporary human problems and solutions.
This award is a collaboration between the Comitas Institute for Anthropological Study and the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA). To learn more about the Comitas Institute and Professor Comitas’ work and legacy, visit https://www.cifas.us.
Award Focus
This $5,000 cash prize honors anthropological research that:
Is rooted in rigorous ethnographic fieldwork
Resulted in an outstanding publication (in any type of media – books, films, graphic novels, etc.) that advances public knowledge on socially significant topics
Generates impactful public engagement that benefits society and enhances public understanding of anthropology’s contributions to solving human and social challenges
Additional eligibility, selection criteria, and submission information are found on our website.
Submission deadline: December 1
