The deadline for 2010 submissions has passed.

The Francis Lieber Prize is awarded annually by the American Society of International Law's Lieber Society on the Law of Armed Conflict to the author of an exceptional work in the field.

Criteria: Any work published or accepted for publication in the field of the law and armed conflict. Entries may address such topics as the use of force in international law, the conduct of hostilities during international and non-international armed conflicts, protected persons and objects under the law of armed conflict, the law of weapons, operational law, rules of engagement, occupation law, peace operations, counter-terrorist operations, and humanitarian assistance. Other topics bearing on the application of international law during armed conflict or other military operations are also appropriate.

Age Limit: Competitors must be 35 years old or younger at the time of submission. They need not be members of the American Society of International Law. Submissions from outside the United States are invited.

Submission: Submissions, including a letter or message of nomination, must be received by 15 January 2010. Electronic submissions are acceptable. Any work not already published should be accompanied by documentation indicating acceptance for publication. All submissions must include contact data (e-mail, fax, phone, address). The Prize Committee will acknowledge receipt of the submission by e-mail. Three copies of books must be submitted.

• Submissions from within the United States must be addressed to:
  Professor Michael N. Schmitt
  Marshall Center
  CMR 409 Box 564
  APO AE 09053
  Phone: +49 8821 7502680

              Fax: +49 8821 750 2688

              schmitt@aya.yale.edu

• Submissions from outside the United States must be addressed to:
  Professor Michael N. Schmitt
  George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
  Gernackerstrasse 2
  82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
  Phone: ++49 8821 7502680

              Fax: +49 8821 750 2688
              schmitt@aya.yale.edu

Prize: The Selection Committee will select one submission for award of the Francis Lieber Prize in the Book category and one in the Article category. The Prizes consists of $500, a certificate of recognition, and a year's membership in ASIL.

The winner of the Lieber Prize in both categories will be announced at the American Society of International Law’s Annual Meeting in March 2010.