The Jeffrey L. Elman Prize for Scientific Achievement and Community Building from the Cognitive Science Society recognizes mid-career cognitive scientists (individuals or teams) whose accomplishments exemplify the twin strands of scientific excellence and commitment to community-building and service that were so evident in Jeff Elman’s career.
Nominees should have gained their PhD 15–25 years prior to nomination (taking into consideration career breaks, part-time employment, etc.). Nominations that have not been updated will be considered for 3 years. Nominators are encouraged to update the nominations each year. Self-nominations are not accepted.
The prize consists of a hand-crafted, custom silver medal, a certificate, a citation of the awardee’s contributions, and a monetary award of 25,000 USD.
This is an annual award, and the next nominations close on November 18, 2025.