Submissions open for Expatriate Archive Centre (EAC) Thesis Award

The EAC Master’s Thesis Award celebrates and rewards scholars who produce outstanding master’s theses that help further our understanding of the impact of expatriation on people’s lives. The Expatriate Archive Centre is now welcoming submissions for the 2026 EAC Thesis Award.

 The submission deadline is 31 March 2026.

 Candidates must ensure their thesis meets the following criteria:

 It relates to the EAC’s mission and objectives;

• it amplifies the importance of expatriation studies and improves the understanding of expatriate life;

• it is written in English;

• it has been awarded a mark of 8/10 or more (or equivalent, e.g., 16/20 or more, or an ‘A’);

• it is from the last four academic years (2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, or 2024–25).

All candidates must submit the digital application form.

 The winner of the thesis award will receive €500, the executive summary of the thesis will be published online by the EAC and organisations involved in this initiative.

 If you would like to know more about the evaluation process, the jurors, how to apply, or our partner organisations, please visit the EAC Thesis Award page. Questions can be sent to welcome@xpatarchive.com.