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Novak Award nominations in full swing
Novak Award nominations in full swing
May 20, 2025 11:35 AM

The nomination process has begun for this year’s Novak Award. Named after theologian Michael Novak, this $10,000 prize rewards new outstanding research into the relationship between religion and economic liberty.

We encourage professors, university faculty members, 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 five years or be a doctoral candidate working closely with themes relevant to the Novak Award’s goals.

The closing date for nominations is October 10th. For more information, please visit our Novak Award page.

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