The John C. Flanagan Award was established to recognize the best student contribution at the SIOP conference. There isn’t an application process for this award. Poster submissions whose first author is a student are automatically considered for the Flanagan award. To qualify for the Flanagan Award, a student must (a) have a paid Student membership in SIOP, (b) be enrolled in a PhD program, and (c) be the first author of the paper submitted. In the case of multiple authors, order of authorship should reflect the relative scientific or professional contribution
The Student who has the top ranked paper will be notified by the Conference Committee of their selection as the Flanagan Award Recipient. The winner will be recognized at the annual SIOP Conference. They will receive a plaque and a cash prize of $1,500 from the SIOP Foundation. The SIOP Administrative Office will contact the recipient to notify them of the details of the award presentation
About John C. Flanagan
John Clemens Flanagan (1906–1996) was an influential American psychologist best known for developing the Critical Incident Technique, widely used in job analysis and performance appraisal. He founded the American Institutes for Research in 1946, advancing applied psychology in education, military, and industry. During World War II, Flanagan directed aviation psychology programs that improved pilot selection and training. A Fellow of the American Psychological Association, he received numerous honors for his pioneering contributions to psychological measurement, assessment, and the practical application of research.
Award Type
Conference Awards
