Mercier Prize rules
1. The Institut supérieur de philosophie (ISP) of UCLouvain and the Hoger Instituut Voor Wijsbegeerte (HIW) of KU Leuven are now awarding the annual Mercier Prize.
2. The prize is intended to reward works related to metaphysics, "first" philosophy, or ontology in their relation to the contemporary world.
3. Exclusively historical works are not eligible.
4. The same work may not be submitted more than twice for the Mercier Prize.
5. Only manuscripts that are unpublished or published during the 5 years prior to the application date are eligible.
6. With the exception of the permanent members of ISP and HIW (including emeriti professors), the prize is open to students, researchers or professors, both Belgian and foreign, with no preference given regarding language.
7. Works submitted or published in the collections of the ISP or HIW, regardless of the author, are not eligible.
8. The final date for submitting an application is February 15.
9. The selection committee for the Mercier Prize consists of an equal number of members from each institution, with a minimum of two per institute. The jury may decide to invite external members.
10. The primary selection criterion for the award will be the scientific quality of the work.
11. In even-numbered years, the HIW will be responsible for the organization of the ceremony and the payment of the € 2,500 prize; in odd-numbered years, it will be the ISP.
12. Candidates should apply to the president of the ISP or HIW (see below) by submitting one digital and two hard copies of their work, as well as a curriculum vitae. Copies will not be returned.
a. In odd-numbered years, application files should be sent to the following address:
Président de l’ISP
Institut supérieur de philosophie
place du Cardinal Mercier 14 bte L3.06.01
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgique
The digital version is to be sent to president-isp@uclouvain.be
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