APA: APA/PDC Prize for Excellence and Innovation in Philosophy Programs Grant

APA: APA/PDC Prize for Excellence and Innovation in Philosophy Programs Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Philosophical Association Inc
Amount: More than US $3,000 in in-kind support
Last Updated: April 03, 2025

Summary

The APA/PDC Prize for Excellence and Innovation in Philosophy Programs honors departments and organizations that demonstrate outstanding initiatives in philosophy. Established in 1999, it encourages innovation and excellence in research, teaching, and public understanding of philosophy. Eligible nominations require support from APA members and highlight achievements worthy of emulation. The award includes a year of free access to philosophy resources valued over $3,000, along with a plaque for the winning program, fostering further development in the field.

Overview

NOTE: Any APA member familiar with a program, including those involved in its creation or direction, may nominate it. Only members may submit nominations. Nominations must include at least three letters or statements of support from individuals familiar with the program who can speak to its satisfaction of the key criteria of excellence and innovation. Other appropriate supportive material may accompany nominations. APA/PDC Prize for Excellence and Innovation in Philosophy Programs The Prize for Excellence and Innovation in Philosophy Programs has been jointly sponsored by the APA and the PDC since 1999. It recognizes philosophy departments, research centers, institutes, societies, publishers, and other organizations for creating programs that risk undertaking new initiatives in philosophy and do so with excellence and success, and it publicizes the success of these programs so they may inspire and influence others to follow their lead. To support both the award winner and its host institution, the PDC will provide campus-wide electronic access to a bundle of philosophy resources for an entire year. This brings a tangible benefit to all students and faculty at the host institution, with the intention of strengthening interest in, and support for, the award winning program. The total value will be over $3,000 and the publications best suited to support the winner will be selected in cooperation with the PDC. The winner is also presented with a plaque from the PDC.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Departments of philosophy in colleges and universities, as well as institutes, societies, publishers, or other organizations that develop philosophy programs or projects aimed at promoting or developing research, teaching, or the public understanding of philosophy, are eligible to make a nomination. Philosophy programs must be based primarily in the United States, though they may have an international dimension.Excellence is to be assessed by a record of achievement, the accomplishment of clearly defined goals, and the appropriateness of the program for emulation by others in the field. Innovation is to be assessed by the development of new research areas, new interdisciplinary connections, new international connections, new modes of teaching or dissemination, new audiences for philosophical work, or extensions of existing boundaries of the discipline.Previous winners may be nominated again after a period of at least five years from the original award date. Nominations will remain in effect for three years, and nominees from previous years will be notified of the opportunity to update supporting material.