ASSOCIATION FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF CONSCIOUSNESS (ASSC)

The ASSC William James Prize for Contributions to the Study of Consciousness
Each year one prize will be awarded for an outstanding published contribution to the empirical or philosophical study of consciousness by a graduate student or postdoctoral scholar/researcher within 5 years of receiving a PhD or other advanced degree.

The prize consists of: a) An award of $1000 (USD), b) Invitation to address an ASSC meeting (Travel, accommodation, and registration paid by ASSC), c) Lifetime membership in ASSC.

Nominations, including self nominations, should be sent to Phil Merikle, Chair, ASSC Prize Committee (pmerikle@uwaterloo.ca). The nomination letter should include a brief statement as to why the contribution is outstanding, and for co-authored publications, there should be a statement describing the nominee’s role. To be considered, the contribution must be published or accepted for publication. An electronic copy of the contribution should be attached to the nomination letter.

Prize Committee:
Ned Block, New York University
Christof Koch, California Institute of Technology.
Phil Merikle, University of Waterloo
Petra Stoerig, Henrich-Heine University Düsseldorf

Deadline for submission of nominations is April 1, 2004.