Awards
ISIR recognizes outstanding contributions to the science of human intelligence at every stage of a career—from a lifetime of landmark research to the best student paper of the year.
Lifetime Achievement Award
ISIR’s highest honor, reserved for individuals who have, over their professional lifetime, substantially advanced the field of intelligence.
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Distinguished Contributor Interview
Each year a researcher with a significant and interesting history of contribution to the field sits down for an in-depth interview. Camilla Benbow began the series with Julian Stanley in 2002; since 2003, David Lubinski has been interviewing these contributors.
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Holden Memorial Address
Named in honor of Constance Holden, an American science journalist best known for her reporting on the genetic basis of human behavior. ISIR invites an annual address from a journalist or writer whose work has significantly contributed to public dissemination of the science of human intelligence.
John B. Carroll Award
Acknowledges rigor and novelty in research methodology, typically in an early-career researcher.
Student Awards
Two students are honored at each annual conference, for the Best Student Paper and the Best Student Poster. Each award comes with a $500 prize.