Diversity & Social Inequality Awards support cognitive science researchers by rewarding outstanding CogSci conference papers on diversity and inequality to advance diversity and inclusion.
Funder: Cognitive Science Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Abstract and paper submission) | May 2027 (Camera-ready final submission)
Funding Amounts: $1,250 USD plus complimentary conference registration
Summary: Recognizes outstanding full papers presented at the annual CogSci conference addressing diversity and social inequality.
Key Information: Applicants must submit a full paper and indicate award eligibility during conference submission.
The Diversity & Social Inequality Awards are sponsored by the Cognitive Science Society as part of the annual conference’s Diversity & Inclusion Awards. The prize recognizes the best conference work tackling diversity and social inequality, advancing the Society’s Diversity and Inclusion mission through recognition of outstanding cognitive science research.
Eligible work includes studies of racism, sexism, and other forms of inequality, as well as research addressing psychological and behavioral diversity more broadly. The award is open to researchers across career stages and nationalities. It recognizes work submitted to and presented at the annual conference, rather than funding a separate research project or program.