2026 Wegner Theoretical Innovation Prize
Apply by April 20, 2026, 11:59 PM PT
Full details live on the official award page: https://spsp.org/membership/awards/outstanding-contributions/wegner-theoretical-innovation-prize
Eligibility
- Applicants are the authors of eligible papers. Eligible papers must have been published in peer-reviewed journals or as book chapters during the calendar year prior to nomination. For example, to be nominated in 2026, the publication must have been printed in calendar year 2025. Papers and chapters still "in press" are not eligible.
- Applicants (including self-nominees and nominated individuals) and nominators must be members of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology at the time they apply for the award.
Required Materials
- An electronic version of the nominated piece (PDF, .doc, or .docx format).
- A summary (limit 500 words) describing how the article fits the Rubric.
- If the nominated piece is a chapter and does not contain an abstract, a 150-word abstract must also be included
Questions? Please contact awards@spsp.org