Call for Awards

International Syllabus Repository & Award - 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 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 will be made available on the syllabus repository that can be accessed freely via the PSA website. Click to see full rules, eligibility criteria, and to apply.

PSA Philosophy of Science and Race Prize - 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. This competition is limited to members of the Philosophy of Science Association. Submissions are now open. Deadline: June 15, 2026

PSA26 UPSS Session - All UPSS scholars participating in the UPSS Mentoring Program who are current graduate students or within 3 years of receiving their PhD are eligible to submit a paper to be considered for presentation in the UPSS Session at the PSA Biennial Meeting. UPSS scholars work with their mentors to refine a paper for presentation on any topic in the philosophy of science. If you do not yet have a mentor, please click here, and indicate that you would also like assistance developing a talk to present at the PSA Biennial Meeting. Please request a mentor by June 1st so mentees have time to work together with their mentors on refining their symposium submission by the due date of August 1st. Please use this link to submit a paper for consideration for the UPSS Session. 

PSA26 Outreach and Engagement Award - The Philosophy of Science Association is pleased to invite submissions for the PSA Outreach and Engagement Award. The Outreach and Engagement Award is a biennial award of the Philosophy of Science Association, which recognizes a scholar or team of scholars who have led outstanding efforts to engage members of the general public in philosophy of science topics. The scope of outreach and engagement that may be recognized by this award is wide, but its purpose is to highlight, promote, and elevate professional efforts to engage members of the general public about philosophy of science. Please use this link to view details, eligibility, and to apply for the award.