The Monsoon Book Prize for the Indian Ocean 2027 is attracting strong international interest, with 14 books already submitted for consideration from authors and some of the world’s leading and most reputable academic publishing houses. Nominations remain open until 31 October 2026 for scholarly books published between 1 January 2024 and 30 June 2026, across three categories: Heritage, History & Culture; Anthropology, Sociology & Political Economy; and Ocean Economy & Sustainability. One book in each category will receive USD 4,000. This year, the Monsoon Book Prizes award ceremony will be hosted by the Harvard University Asia Center.

Submit nominations to monsoon.rio@gutech.edu.om.

Join us for a pivotal virtual seminar this World Ocean Day as we bring together global academic and maritime leaders to address the critical future of the Indian Ocean region. Co-hosted by the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) Pakistan, the Research Centre Indian Ocean (RIO) at the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech).