Apply for the ALI/ALA Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize
- David J. Kent
- Aug 13
- 1 min read
by David J. Kent
Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Working on a PhD? Finished your dissertation? Then now is the time to apply for the 2026 Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize. The prize is named after Abraham Lincoln's two private secretaries, John Hay and John Nicolay. It is co-sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Institute (ALI) and the Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA), based in Washington, DC, and Springfield, IL, respectively.
The Prize comes with a cash honorarium of $1000.
See the details below and apply well before the October 18, 2025 deadline.
Apply now!
This dissertation prize is an incredible chance to showcase your PhD work and earn recognition. I’m really inspired by how it encourages academic excellence. Sometimes it feels stressful to finish research alone, so many students choose to pay for assignment to be done well—ensuring clarity, polish, and confidence in the final submission.
Thanks for sharing this, David! This is a great opportunity for anyone who’s wrapped up their PhD work. The $1000 prize is a nice bonus too. If anyone needs help polishing up their work before applying, using a good PhD Thesis service can really make a difference. Good luck to everyone submitting!