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Awards for Excellence in Research

MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

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Overview

Awards for Excellence in Research

Status: Active; prestigious, internationally-recognized award given annually since at least 1986

Geographic Scope: International

Focus Areas: Outstanding research on intelligence, intellectual giftedness, and related fields

Award Structure: Two divisions:

  • Senior Division: For established researchers

  • Junior Division: For emerging/early-career researchers
  • Criteria: Recognition for outstanding research contributions to understanding intelligence, giftedness, talent development, and related educational topics

    Notable Recipients (2019-2021):

  • 2021: Dr. Jennifer Riedel Cross, Dr. Tracy L. Cross, Dr. Kate Snyder, Dr. Lisa Bardach, Brian Bernstein, Dr. Darya L. Zabelina, Dr. David Lubinski

  • 2019 Senior: Scott J. Peters (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater), Joseph Renzulli (University of Connecticut), Jonathan Wai (University of Arkansas)

  • 2019 Junior: Juliana Tay (Purdue University)
  • Selection Process: Awards selected by Foundation committee; research must be published or in advanced stages

    Contact: info@mensafoundation.org

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    Fields of Work

    science-research

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