Medal for Excellence in Translation
Upcoming
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16 Feb, 2026 - 29 Mar, 2026
National
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Grant Description
The Medal for Excellence in Translation is a major national award recognising outstanding achievement in book-length literary or scholarly translation into English and the vital role of translation in Australian culture and scholarly discourse. Established in 2016 and awarded biennially by the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Medal honours Australian translators whose work demonstrates exceptional quality and significance across any genre, language, or historical period, with nominations assessed through a national peer-review process.