Goldman-Rakic Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Cognitive Neuroscience

About this program

Established by Constance and Stephen Lieber in memory of Patricia Goldman‑Rakic and administered by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, the Goldman‑Rakic Prize awards $40,000 and honors outstanding achievement in cognitive neuroscience, with winners recognized at the Foundation’s International Awards Dinner in New York City each October. The prize celebrates high‑impact scientific contributions that advance understanding of cognition and brain function. Recipients are chosen by an expert selection committee of cognitive neuroscientists, and awards are typically conferred to distinguished investigators on the basis of their research record rather than via a general open competition. Specific nomination and eligibility procedures are set by the Foundation and should be consulted for application deadlines and submission requirements.