Awards & Funding
AISC promotes excellence in cognitive science research through dedicated awards and funding initiatives, supporting both established researchers and the next generation of scholars.
Premio Vittorio Girotto
Annual best paper award presented at the AISC conference, honoring outstanding contributions to the field of cognitive science. Full historical winners list included.
Premio Giovane Ricercatore
Annual award recognising an early-career researcher (PhD ≤ 7 years), nominated by an AISC member. Each edition is dedicated to a distinguished figure in Italian cognitive science.
Premio Maria Miceli
Annual prize of €1,000 established by the Fondazione Marica De Vincenzi for contributions on emotions, social interaction, anticipation, and values — the core themes of Maria Miceli’s research.
Patrocinio AISC
AISC allocates an annual fund of €1,500 to support up to three scientific events per year (max €500 each), with calls opening three times annually.