Dr Angela de Bruin receives Psychonomics 2025 Early Careers Award

Posted on 18 December 2025

Congratulations to Dr Angela de Bruin for being awarded the Psychonomics 2025 Early Careers Award!

The Psychonomic Society confer scientific awards each year upon scientists who have made excellent scientific contributions to the field of cognitive psychology early in their careers.

The purpose of the Early Career Award (ECA) is to raise the visibility of science by recognising excellent scientists within the field. Many universities are carefully scrutinizing departments and programs in deciding upon the deployment of limited resources. Among the most important criteria are those that indicate academic and scientific quality. In the recent NRC rankings of graduate programs, “number of academic awards” was among the criteria that contributed to assessing program quality. By including the voice of the Psychonomic Society in such assessments, we can contribute to the continued strength of our field.

Each year, the Psychonomic Society name up to four (4) ECA awardees. One nominee, whose research is closest to the areas of perception and attention, will receive the Steven Yantis Early Career Award. The recipients will receive formal recognition at the PS Awards & Business Meeting during the 2025 Annual Meeting and will receive an award, a $2,500 cash prize, complimentary registration, and economy airfare. Additionally, their names will be displayed permanently on the Society’s website.

Dr Angela de Bruin stated:

"I was absolutely delighted to receive this news. I have been attending the Psychonomic Society conferences since the start of my PhD and am honoured to be receiving this award at this year's meeting. I am very grateful to the Psychonomic Society and to my nominators, but especially also to my team members, collaborators, and colleagues who have supported my work over the years."

Our Head of Department Professor Lisa Henderson said:

"I am delighted to be able to congratulate Dr Angela de Bruin on receiving this Psychonomics Award. This recognition reflects her remarkable early career trajectory, scientific rigor and outstanding contributions to cognitive science. We’re honoured to have her as a colleague and excited to see where her work leads next."