Prix International (Fondation Fyssen)

The Prix International of the Fondation Fyssen is an annual scientific prize awarded to a researcher who has distinguished themselves by fundamental research in fields related to the foundation’s aims, including ethology, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, anthropology, human paleontology and archaeology. The 2026 thematic focus is on technology and social organization of prehistoric human groups. The prize is endowed with a monetary award of €100,000.

Monetary prize of €100,000 and scientific recognition.

The prize is awarded to a researcher with distinguished fundamental research in disciplines such as ethology, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, anthropology, human paleontology and archaeology. Applications must be submitted by a recognized scientific referee and include a letter of recommendation, the candidate's CV and publication list, and a research summary of up to four pages.

A dossier must be submitted by a recognized scientific referee by email to infos@fondationfyssen.fr and should include a letter of recommendation, the candidate's CV and list of publications, and a research summary (maximum four pages). An online application portal is available.