Apply or nominate someone for the 2026 SfNC Awards
One of SfNC’s central goals is to support the development of early-career researchers studying the neuroscience of creativity. To help advance our field, the annual SfNC Awards recognize trainees and early-career scholars whose work has already made a significant impact or demonstrates exceptional promise in expanding our understanding of the neural and cognitive underpinnings of human creativity.
SfNC Young Investigator Award
This award is given annually to an outstanding creativity scholar who is no more than ten years removed from receiving their PhD degree or from their entry into the field of creativity.
SfNC Dissertation Award
This is given annually to recognize an outstanding dissertation(s) in creativity research, broadly defined.
Sarah A. Burgess Award
Sarah A. Burgess (1982-2021) was a young researcher with a passion for creativity and cognition. Sarah was the definition of perseverance as she always survived her worst days to make the most of her best days. She aspired to be a professor and teach the next generation of psychologists in Creative and Cognitive Psychology. In her memory, this award is given annually with to a student recipient or recipients who are studying the science of creativity and who have overcome obstacles and/or demonstrated resilience.
