Mark and Ruth Luckens International Prize in Jewish Thought and Culture (2025-2026)
The Jewish Studies Program at the University of Kentucky invites entries for the annual Mark and Ruth Luckens Essay Competition in Jewish Thought and Culture. The Luckens Prize is awarded to the best unpublished original essay that is also suitable for oral presentation to a general audience and is written by a graduate student or recent Ph.D. (Ph.D. from no earlier than 2022) who does not already have a tenure-track academic position. The Luckens Prize carries an award of $500, made possible by a gift from the late Dr. Mark Luckens. In addition to the cash award, the author of the winning essay will give a public lecture in connection with University of Kentucky Jewish Studies in Spring 2026.
Deadline for submissions: December 15, 2025 | DETAILS