Awards

The Philosophy of Science Association sponsors three awards, the Hempel Award, the Recent Ph.D. Essay Award, and the Graduate Student Essay Award. The PSA Women's Caucus also awards the Women‘s Caucus Prize.


The Hempel Award

CG HempelRecognizing Lifetime Scholarly Achievement in the Philosophy of Science

The Hempel Award recognizes lifetime scholarly achievement in the philosophy of science. The Hempel Award is named in honor of Carl Gustav Hempel (1905-1997), one of the twentieth century's leading philosophers of science and an active PSA member for over fifty years. It is awarded biennially and presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Philosophy of Science Association. The Prize Committee for the Hempel Award consists of the current PSA Governing Board or its designated subcommittee. Calls for nominations are circulated via the PSA Newsletter and posted to this website. View former Hempel Award recipients. Nominees and nominators for the Hempel Award must be members of the Philosophy of Science Association.


PSA Prize in Philosophy of Science & Race

The PSA Prize in Philosophy of Science & Race is awarded biennially by the Philosophy of Science Association. It is awarded for the best book, article, or chapter published in English that integrates philosophy of science with discussions of race, ethnicity, and/or racism. Eligible publications must be published within five years prior to the prize year/PSA meeting year. Recipients will receive a $500 cash prize made possible through generous donations to the UPSS initiative. Calls for nominations, including self nominations, will be circulated via the PSA Newsletter and are posted to the UPSS websiteThis competition is limited to members of the Philosophy of Science Association.


The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Caucus Prize in Feminist Philosophy of Science

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Caucus Prize in Feminist Philosophy of Science is awarded biennially for the best book, article, or chapter published in English in the area of feminist philosophy of science, understood in a broad and intersectional sense, within the five years prior to each PSA meeting. The winner receives a cash award of $500, from the fund mentioned in 4. The committee that adjudicates the Prize may include the Caucus co-chairs, or they may appoint other, qualified members of the caucus and community to chair and serve on the committee. 


The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Caucus Prize Symposium

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Caucus Prize Symposium is awarded biennially to a symposium accepted for the PSA meeting. This symposium should be of high academic quality and reflect the interests of the caucus. These involve 1) engaging with the work of under-represented philosophers in any area of study, 2) involving diverse participants, and 3) addressing topics of general interest to the Caucus membership (though winning symposia need not engage with topics like feminist philosophy, race, etc.). The committee that adjudicates the Prize may include the Caucus co-chairs, or they may appoint other, qualified members of the caucus and community to chair and serve on the committee. 


Ernest Nagel Early-Career Scholar Essay Award

The Ernest Nagel Early-Career Scholar Essay Award is awarded annually to the best single-authored essay published in Philosophy of Science during the award year by someone who is either a graduate student at the time of publication or received a Ph.D. within the past five years. The recipients receive $250. The Award is decided by the PSA Lectures and Awards Committee, which consists of at least 1 members of the Governing Board and up to 5 senior members of the Association. The committee is constituted via invitation by the Association's President. Requests for nominations for the award (including self-nominations) are circulated via the PSA Newsletter and posted to this website. The competition is limited to members of the Philosophy of Science Association. View former Ernest Nagel Early-Career Scholar Essay Award recipients.


Mary B. Hesse Graduate Student Essay Award

The Mary B. Hesse Graduate Student Essay Award is awarded at the biennial meeting to the best single-authored paper submitted by a graduate student as a contributed paper for the biennial meeting and accepted for publication in Philosophy of Science by the PSA Program Committee.The recipient of the Mary B. Hesse Graduate Student Essay Award receives $250. The decision will be made by the PSA Lectures and Awards Committee, which consists of at least 1 members of the Governing Board and up to 5 senior members of the Association. The committee is constituted via invitation by the Association's President. The competition is limited to members of the Philosophy of Science Association. View former Mary B. Hesse Graduate Student Essay Award recipients.


PSA Outreach and Engagement Award

The PSA Outreach and Engagement Award is awarded biennially by the Philosophy of Science Association. It recognizes a scholar or team of scholars who have led outstanding efforts to engage the general public in philosophy of science topics. Awardees may be individuals or groups and must be members of the PSA. Calls for nominations are circulated via the PSA Newsletter and posted to this website. Recipients will receive a $500 cash prize will be given the opportunity to have their work showcased by the PSA. The award will be announced at the biennial meeting.  


PSA International Syllabus Repository and Prize

The Philosophy of Science Association invites submissions of course syllabi that showcase effective and creative teaching of the philosophy of science that reaches beyond the Anglophone mainstream. We are seeking to build a library of new ideas and good practices from around the world that will help those who are trying to internationalize the subject and introduce it to new audiences. All submissions that meet the eligibility criteria below will be made available on the syllabus repository that can be accessed freely via the PSA website. All entries will be considered for an annual prize to be awarded at the biennial PSA conference or at a separate online event, where the prize-winner(s) will be invited to discuss the content of the winning entry. See prize and submission details.