Announcing the IASD Student Awards for 2026!

The IASD Student Research Awards are given to students (undergraduate and graduate) in two areas: best original scientific research on dreams and dreaming; best original historical, literary, artistic, or theoretical research on dreams. There will be three awards in the amount of $500 each. We are pleased to announce that two anonymous donors have graciously agreed to provide matching funds for the 2026 competition! The IASD Board of Trustees will provide the balance of funds.

Award 1:
Best student submission of original quantitative research on dreams and dreaming.
Award 2:
Best student submission of original qualitative (historical, literary, artistic, or theoretical) research on dreams.
Submissions in both categories will be evaluated on the basis of four criteria: originality, relevance, coherence, and significance of contribution to the study of dreams.
Award 3:
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Award has been newly instituted by the IASD Board to lift up and amplify the voices of dream researchers from ethnic groups that have been underrepresented in dream research, and may be awarded for either quantitative or qualitative research. Applicants remain eligible for Award 1 and 2.

Who May Participate:
Undergraduate or graduate students (Must send valid student ID).

Applicants must specify whether their research should be considered as quantitative or qualitative , and specify their level of academic achievement: Undergraduate, Masters, Ph.D., or other (please specify).

Full set of instructions and online application can be found by clicking the button below.