Awards for Excellence in Research

An Award for Excellence in Research is presented to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in research on any aspect of intelligence or intellectual giftedness.

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We welcome original research reports and theoretical papers that propose new research directions or review existing findings, providing fresh perspectives in the field of intelligence.

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Research Information

Are you a junior or senior investigator?

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Senior Investigator

Please include only one paper each year in which you are the first author and up to three papers on which you are a second or subsequent author.

First author research paper (PDF files only)*

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Subsequent author research paper (PDF files only)

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Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 3.

I certify that the accompanying submission is solely my own work, that I have read and understand the rules and conditions set above, and that I meet all of them. I agree to accept the judges' decisions as final. I understand that any award may be revoked, in the Mensa Foundation's sole discretion, for: failure to meet the rules and conditions; failure to embody the values, mission, and vision of the Mensa Foundation; committing acts that negatively affect the reputation and goodwill of the Mensa Foundation and/or American Mensa; acts of academic dishonesty or misappropriation; conviction of any felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; and/or falsifying information submitted with this application.*

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