Are you an MA student who wrote a thesis on American History or American Studies, did you defend this thesis at a Dutch university last year and did you receive a high grade?
The RIAS is accepting submissions for the 2025 edition of the annual Theodore Roosevelt American History Award (TRAHA). Each Dutch university can submit up to two MA theses on topics related to American History or American Studies, provided they were defended in the 2024 calendar year. The deadline for submissions is 1 February 2025.
If you have written a high-grade thesis last year in the field of American studies, or on a subject related to American history, please contact your thesis supervisor about this award.
About the TRAHA
Every year, the RIAS has the privilege of organizing the Theodore Roosevelt American History Award (TRAHA), an accolade that recognizes the most outstanding MA thesis on an American history subject composed at a Dutch university during the past academic year. Initiated in 1987, the TRAHA has been a beacon of academic excellence, fostering the study of US culture and society, and serving as a launchpad for many promising academic careers. The award also encourages students to use the unique RIAS archival resources. The winner is awarded a trip to Medora in North Dakota, where they will be immersed in the world of Theodore Roosevelt.
Curious to learn more about the journey to Medora? Read what past TRAHA winners had to say.
