{"id":51,"date":"2018-03-23T13:32:51","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T13:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/celtologica.eu\/?page_id=51"},"modified":"2026-03-03T07:36:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T07:36:05","slug":"prizes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/celtologica.eu\/gb\/prizes\/","title":{"rendered":"Prizes"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the SCE\u2019s goals is the support of young academics. For this reason, two annual prizes are awarded, the Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies and the Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best scholarly article by a pre-doc in Celtic Studies (<\/span><\/span>regulations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>).
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We warmly invite submissions for the Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df Prizes of the Societas Celtologica Europaea<\/i> in two categories:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df Prize for the Best Scholarly Article in Celtic Studies (by a pre-doc).<\/span><\/strong> The article must have been published in a peer-reviewed journal or edited volume. Eligible are researchers who have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree at the time of submission. Submissions may be made by the author themselves and must include the article itself as well as a statement of the author’s institutional affiliation.<\/p>\n

2. Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Celtic Studies.<\/strong> Submissions are to be made by the supervisor and must include the dissertation itself, a cover letter from the supervisor with a brief statement of the reasons for the nomination, as well as the name of the degree-awarding institution and the date of submission of the dissertation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The deadline for submissions in both categories is 31 March 2026<\/strong>. All submissions should be sent to Prof Elena Parina<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Winners of the 2025 prize<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Preis for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/em>Dr. Nina Cnockaert-Guillou<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/em>Compilation and Creativity in Medieval F\u00edanaigecht: a Case-Study of \u2018Three Men and the Dog of Ir\u00faath\u2019<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/em>Supervisor: Prof. Dr. M\u00e1ire Ni Mhaonaigh (University of Cambridge)<\/span><\/p>\n

Best scholarly article<\/em>
\n<\/span><\/em>Matthias Donners<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/em>Lepontische Inschriften aus dem Brembanatal<\/span>
\n(Zeitschrift f\u00fcr celtische Philologie 71, 2024)<\/span><\/p>\n

Winners of the 2024 prize<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Preis for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/em>Dr. Christian Gregor Schweizer
\n<\/strong>Dicuil\u2019s De Cursu Solis Lunaeque: Translation and Commentary
\n<\/em>Betreuer: Dr. Immo Warntjes (Trinity College Dublin)
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Best scholarly article<\/em>
\nDr. Erin McNulty<\/strong>
\nAavioghey as Y Breear: Language Revitalization and the Manx Verbal System
\n(Journal of Celtic Linguistics 24, 2023)
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Winner of the 2023 prize<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/h1>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Preis for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span>Dr. Stefan Dedio<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nStudies in Insular Celtic Verbal Morphology
\nSupervisors: Prof. Paul Widmer and Prof. Balthasar Bickel, University of Zurich<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Winner of the 2022 prize<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/h1>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Preis for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span>Dr. Tanguy Solliec<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nDistance linguistique et dialectom\u00e9trie, une application \u00e0 la langue bretonne. Enjeux, m\u00e9thodologie et interpr\u00e9tations
\nSupervisors: Dr. Gary German and Dr. Denis Costaouec, Universit\u00e9 de Bretagne Occidentale<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Winner of the 2021 prize<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Preis for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies<\/span>
\n<\/span>Dr. Christopher Lewin<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nAspects of the historical phonology of Manx
\nSupervisors: Dr. Pavel Iosad and Dr. William Lamb, University of Edinburgh<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Winner of the 2020 prize<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Preis for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Dr. Daniel J. Watson
\n<\/b>Philosophy in Early Medieval Ireland: Nature, Hierarchy & Inspiration
\nSupervisor: Elizabeth Boyle, Maynooth University<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Winner of the 2019 prize
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Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Preis for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Dr. Rebecca Shercliff<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nA Critical Edition of Tochmarc Ferbe with Translation, Textual Notes and Literary Commentary
\nSupervisor: Dr. M\u00e1ire N\u00ed Mhaonaigh, University of Cambridge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Winner of the 2018 prize
\n<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Preis for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Dr. Nike Stam<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nA typology of code-switching in the Commentary to the F\u00e9lire \u00d3engusso
\nSupervisors: Prof. Dr. P. Schrijver, Dr. M. \u00d3 Flaitherta, University of Utrecht<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Winner of the 2017 prize<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Preis for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Dr. Anne Macleod Hill<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nThe Pelican in the Wilderness: Symbolism and allegory in women\u2019s evangelical songs of the G\u00e0idhealtachd
\nSupervisors: Dr. Anja Gunderloch; Prof. Dr. Wilson McLeod, University of Edinburgh<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Winners of the 2016 prizes<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best MA thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Lars Nooij<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nThe Old Welsh glosses on Martianus Capella reconsidered. an edition, commentary and analysis
\nSupervisor: Prof. Dr. Peter Schrijver, Universiteit Utrecht<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Preis for the best PhD thesis in Celtic studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Dr. Peadar \u00d3 Muircheartaigh<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nGaelic dialects present and past: a study of modern and medieval dialect relationships in the Gaelic languages
\nSupervisor: Prof. Dr. Wilson McLeod, University of Edinburgh<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Winners of the 2015 prizes<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best MA thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Alexander Sigston<\/b><\/span><\/span> \u201cAs Far As His Horn May Be Heard\u201d: A Terminological Analysis of Nawdd in Early Medieval Welsh Law
\nSupervisor: Prof. Dr. Paul Russell, University of Cambridge
\nNominator: Dr. M\u00e1ire N\u00ed Mhaonaigh<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Preis for the best PhD thesis in Celtic studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Dr. Nicole Volmering<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nMedieval Irish Vision Literature. A Genre Study
\nSupervisor: Dr. John Carey, National University of Ireland, Cork<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Winners of the 2014 prizes<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best MA thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Dieter Reinisch<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nProvisional Cumann na mBan 1968-1986. Eine interpretative Oral-History-Studie
\nSupervisor: Dr. Finbarr McLoughlin, Universit\u00e4t Wien<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Dr. Dagmar Bronner<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nThree Historical Poems on Tuathal Techtmar and the b\u00f3rama from the Book of Lecan. Edition, Translation, and Commentary
\nSupervisor: Prof. Dr. Erich Poppe, Universit\u00e4t Marburg<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Winners of the 2013 prizes<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best MA thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span>Sigrun Maurer<\/b><\/span>
\nDie Legende von den Sieben Schl\u00e4fern aus Ephesos in der Version des Leabhar Breac \u2013 Hintergrund, \u00dcbersetzung und Kommentar
\nSupervisor: Prof. Dr. Stefan Schumacher, Universit\u00e4t Wien<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span>Dr. Niamh N\u00ed Shiadhail<\/b><\/span>
\nConsp\u00f3id\u00ed creidimh 1818-c.1848: roinnt fianaise \u00f3 fhil\u00edocht na Gaeilge
\nSupervisor: Dr. Meidhbh\u00edn N\u00ed\u00a0\u00dardail, University College Dublin<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Winners of the 2012 prizes<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best MA thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Deirdre Hosford, MPhil<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nTwo Fragmentary Middle Irish Texts on Care for the Elderly in Early Irish Law
\nSupervisor: Prof. Dr. J\u00fcrgen Uhlich, Trinity College Dublin<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Dr. Greta Anthoons<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nMigration and elite networks as modes of cultural exchange in Iron Age Europe: a case study of contacts between the Continent and the Arras Culture
\nSupervisor: Prof. Dr. Raimund Karl, University of Bangor<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Winners of the 2011 prizes<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best MA thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Mag. <\/b><\/span><\/span>Harald Flohr<\/b><\/span>
\nHarry Potter auf walisisch und irisch \u2013 eine komparative und sprachstatistische Untersuchung
\nSupervisor: Prof. Dr. Stefan Zimmer, Universit\u00e4t Bonn<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Dr. Nicholas Zair<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nThe Reflexes of the Proto-Indo-European Laryngeals in Celtic
\nSupervisor: Prof. Dr. Andreas Willi, University of Oxford<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Winners of the 2010 prizes<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best MA thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Peter Holzmann, MPhil.<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nPoetic rhetoric of praise in medieval Ireland: an edition of the panegyric on \u00c1ed oll
\nSupervisor: Dr. John Carey, University College Cork<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies
\n<\/span><\/span>Dr. Finnbarr Ua Cearnaigh<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\n\u2018Amhail fuaim chogair bhig\u2019: teangeolas Sh\u00e9amais U\u00ed Scoireadh
\nSupervisor: Dr. Cornelius Buttimer, University College Cork<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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One of the SCE\u2019s goals is the support of young academics. For this reason, two annual prizes are awarded, the Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies and the Johann-Kaspar-Zeu\u00df-Prize of the SCE for the best scholarly article by a pre-doc in Celtic Studies (regulations). We warmly invite submissions for … <\/p>\n

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