QatarOtherNext cycle not announced yetCash prizesSheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding 2027 (13th Edition)
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The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding is an annual Doha award worth US$2 million in total for translators from and into Arabic; applications for 2027 usually open in early January and close at the end of March. New languages are announced each year while English is permanent; languages announced so far for 2027 include Japanese and Portuguese (Achievement category). There are two categories: the Single-Book category for one translation from or into Arabic, with US$200,000 in total for the top three places in each language category, and the Achievement category for long-term work by individuals and institutions, worth US$100,000 per category. Translations must be in the humanities or social sciences and published with an ISBN; translators may apply themselves or be nominated by a publisher or institution. Applicants submit online with digital copies of the original and the translation, then post four printed copies to the award office at Katara.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsUS$200,000 per language category
For the top three in the Single-Book category.
US$100,000 Achievement award
Per Achievement language category.
International recognition
At a ceremony in Doha.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
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Funding type: Cash prizes. Announced benefits: US$200,000 per language category, US$100,000 Achievement award, International recognition.
Eligible levels: Other.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online form on the award website, Text-based electronic copies of the original and the translation, A signed printed form and four printed copies of the original and translation by post, Statement explaining why the translation merits the award.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.hta.qa/en/nomination. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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