[visionlist] Nominations for the Atkinson Prize

[Wilson S Geisler]

Dear Colleague,



I am writing to ask for your help to identify outstanding candidates for
the 2026 *Atkinson Prize in Psychological and Cognitive Sciences*
<https://www.nasonline.org/award/atkinson-prize-in-psychological-and-cognitive-sciences/>
*.*



The Atkinson Prize is presented to honor significant advances in the
psychological and cognitive sciences with important implications for formal
and systematic theory in these fields. Two prizes of $100,000 are presented
biennially.



All nominations must be submitted *online*
<https://awards-nasonline.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home>
by *Monday,
October 6, 2025* and include:

   1. *Nomination letter* *describing the candidate's work and why he or
   she should be selected for the award. No more than three (3) pages.*
   2. *Curriculum vitae*. *No more than two (2) pages.*
   3. *Bibliography **listing no more than twelve (12) of the nominee's
   most significant publications.*
   4. *Suggested citation*. *A 50-word summary stating why the nominee
   should be considered for this award.*
   5. *Two letters of support*. *No more than one letter of support can be
   written by someone of the same primary work institution as the nominee.*



Unless otherwise stated, preference will be given to scientists who may be
earlier in their careers or those whose work has not been recognized by
other prizes or awards. Nomination restrictions *can be found here*
<https://www.nasonline.org/awards/how-to-nominate/>. Please help spread the
word that the nomination process is underway.



Sincerely,

The Atkinson Prize in Psychological and Cognitive Sciences Selection
Committee:
Michele Gelfand (Chair), Stanford University, Kent C. Berridge, University
of Michigan, Wilson S. Geisler, The University of Texas at Austin, Megan R.
Gunnar, University of Minnesota, and Elke U. Weber, Princeton University
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