The Fyssen Foundation seeks nominations for their 2026 thematic international prize :

Technology and the social organisation of prehistoric human groups

The new forms of socio-economic organisation, which emerged during prehistory are closely associated with major technological developments that played a key role in the evolution and dispersal of early human populations.  At the human–environment interface, technologies embedded in subsistence, resource management strategies, social networks, mobility patterns, and territorial organization of our distant ancestors provide key insights into pivotal stages of their cognitive trajectory.

The prize will be awarded to a researcher whose work has made a significant contribution to our understanding of the interactions between social structure and technology in prehistoric populations.

The award for the International Prize is 100 000 €

Submissions Portal: https://www.fondationfyssen.fr/en/our-actions/international-prize/

Due date: November 5th 2026