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2008 Novak Award Nominations Being Accepted
2008 Novak Award Nominations Being Accepted
Jan 31, 2026 2:37 AM

The nomination process has begun for the international 2008 Novak Award. Named after theologian Michael Novak, this $10,000 award rewards new outstanding research into the relationship between religion and economic liberty. Over the past seven years, this award has been given to young, promising scholars throughout the world.

To nominate an emerging scholar, plete the online form. We encourage professors, university faculty, and other scholars to nominate those who pleting exceptional research into themes relevant to the mission and vision of the Acton Institute.

Suitable nominees will have received their doctorate in the past 5 years or be a doctoral candidate working closely with themes relevant to the Acton Institute.

Selection Timetable:

Nomination Deadline: November 30, 2007

Nominee’s Submission Deadline: December 31, 2007

Award Announcement: January 31, 2008

Recipient’s Calihan Lecture: TBA

To see the full description of the award and its requirements, visit: www.acton.org/programs/students/novak.php.

Please direct questions to Anthony Pienta at [email protected].

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