National Prize for Arts and Sciences

The National Prize for Arts and Sciences (Spanish: Premio Nacional de Ciencias y Artes) is awarded annually by the Government of Mexico in six categories. It is part of the Mexican Honours System and was established in 1945 by President Manuel Ávila Camacho to promote the country's artistic, scientific, and technological advancement. It is awarded yearly to one or more persons that meets the conditions of the prize, in one of the following categories: Linguistics and literature Fine Arts History, Social Sciences and Philosophy Popular arts and traditions Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences Technology and Design In the case of the Popular arts and traditions category, the prize can also be awarded to groups, non-governmental organizations and institutions.

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Check the official rules of the National Prize for Arts and Sciences for the current eligibility window, accepted formats, residency or language requirements and any entry fee. For most established prizes the publisher submits on the author's behalf, often with a limit on entries per imprint.

If you are self-published, look for an explicit statement that independently published books are accepted, and budget for entry fees and copies for judges.