PSA Prize in Philosophy of Science & Race


Underrepresented Philosophy of Science Scholars

PSA Prize in Philosophy of Science & Race

The PSA Prize in Philosophy of Science & Race is awarded biennially by the Philosophy of Science Association 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 listserv and posted to the UPSS website. This competition is limited to members of the Philosophy of Science Association.

Eligibility
- Any book, article, or chapter on any topic that integrates philosophy of science with discussions of race, ethnicity, and/or racism
- Published within five years prior to the prize year/PSA meeting year (2019-2024)
- Author must be a current PSA member. (If you are not yet a member, you may join here.)
- Co-authored publications welcomed, but prize will only be awarded to authors who are current members of the PSA. For co-authored entries, submitting author(s) should include a brief statement of their role in, or contributions to, the publication. 

Deadline
The Philosophy of Science & Race Prize will be awarded in a ceremony at the PSA2024 Biennial Meeting November 14-17, 2024 in New Orleans, LA. 
For questions, please contact the current chair of the UPSS Initiative: Alisa Bokulich, abokulic@bu.edu.

Notes
-Self-submissions welcome


Submissions are now open. Deadline: June 15, 2024