The world of social and behavioral sciences is a vast and diverse one, with researchers from all corners of the globe working tirelessly to understand and address the complex issues facing our society. These dedicated individuals are often unsung heroes, working behind the scenes to make a significant impact on our understanding of human behavior and society as a whole. It is time to recognize and celebrate their contributions.
With this in mind, the Sage-CASBS Award was created to honor outstanding social and behavioral scientists whose work resonates across disciplines and has made a significant impact in their field. This prestigious award, presented by the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and Sage Publishing, aims to recognize the important role that social and behavioral science research plays in shaping our world.
The Sage-CASBS Award is open to all social and behavioral science researchers, regardless of their nationality or institutional affiliation. This inclusivity reflects the belief that great research knows no boundaries and can come from anywhere. The only requirement is that the research must have made a significant impact in the field, either through its innovative approach or its practical application.
The award is not just about recognizing the achievements of individual researchers, but also about highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing our understanding of the social and behavioral sciences. The winners of this award are not only brilliant researchers in their own right, but they are also masters at bridging the gap between different disciplines and bringing together diverse perspectives to tackle complex issues.
Previous winners of the Sage-CASBS Award include renowned names such as psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman, sociologist and bestselling author Arlie Russell Hochschild, and political scientist and Pulitzer Prize winner Robert D. Putnam. These individuals have not only made significant contributions to their respective fields, but their work has also had a profound impact on society as a whole.
For example, Daniel Kahneman’s pioneering research on human decision-making and biases has not only revolutionized the field of psychology but has also had practical applications in fields such as economics, public policy, and finance. Arlie Russell Hochschild’s work on the emotional labor of women in the workplace has shed light on the gendered dynamics of labor and has sparked important conversations about work-life balance and gender equality. And Robert D. Putnam’s groundbreaking work on social capital and its decline in America has had a profound impact on our understanding of civic engagement and community-building.
These are just a few examples of the remarkable work that has been recognized and celebrated by the Sage-CASBS Award. Each year, the award committee receives a plethora of nominations from around the world, showcasing the incredible breadth and depth of social and behavioral science research being conducted. The winners are chosen based on the quality, impact, and originality of their work, as well as their ability to communicate their findings to a wider audience.
In addition to the recognition and prestige that comes with winning the Sage-CASBS Award, the recipients also receive a cash prize and are invited to spend a year in residence at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. This provides them with the opportunity to collaborate with other scholars from diverse disciplines, attend workshops and seminars, and further their research in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.
The call for nominations for the 2022 Sage-CASBS Award is now open, and the award committee is seeking outstanding social and behavioral scientists whose work has made a significant impact in their field. If you know of a researcher who fits this description, we encourage you to nominate them for this prestigious award. Let us recognize and celebrate the unsung heroes of social and behavioral science research and their valuable contributions to our understanding of the world.
