About the Prize
Peter Cundill wished to recognize and promote literary and academic achievement in history. In 2008, he established the Cundill Prize in History at McGill University (Cundill Prize) to be offered each year by McGill University to an individual, of any nationality and from any country, who has published a book determined to have had (or likely to have) a profound literary, social and academic impact in the area of history.
The University will grant one Grand Prize of US$75,000 and two 'Recognition of Excellence' Prizes of US$10,000 each.