ITRA Prize for Outstanding Toy Research
(sponsored by the British Toy and Hobby Association)
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The ITRA Prize was established in 2006 with generous support from the British Toy and Hobby Association [www.btha.co.uk]. The first ITRA Prize was awarded in July 2008 during the 5th ITRA conference in Nafplion, Greece.
ITRA anticipates presenting two awards at each ITRA World Conference. One award of US$600 will be given for the best student research on toys and one award of US$1300 to a senior scholar or practitioner on the uses, design and effects of toys.
The recipients receive a travel stipend of US$600 toward the ITRA conference and will present their research at that conference.
Purpose
The purpose of the ITRA Prize is to recognise outstanding research in the field of toy research.
Eligibility
Published or completed but unpublished research, including dissertations and thesis in any area of toy research are eligible for the prize. The work must have been conducted or published after 1 January preceding the most recent ITRA World Conference and submitted for consideration by the researcher or nominated by a member of ITRA. Submissions should be in the English language (original or translation). Research on the uses, design, and effects of toys in child development, education, science, and medicine will be considered for the awards. Theoretical and historical papers will also be considered so long as these are linked to potential research.
Submissions of postgraduate dissertations or books are also welcome. These should be accompanied by a summary of 2500 - 3000 words. Hard copies of books should be provided to each prize committee member upon request.
Submissions
Submission/nomination for the ITRA Prize is currently closed and will re-open in early 2025. Details will be posted here as soon as they are available.
Award Committee
ITRA thanks the members of the 2023 Awards Committee for their service. They are Mark Allen (United Kingdom), Barry Kudrowitz (USA), Koumudi Patil (India) and Lieselotte van Leeuwen (Sweden).
Evaluation
The ITRA Awards Committee evaluate applications on the basis of originality, the significance of the work, creativity, methodology, clarity of presentation, and importance.
The ITRA Prize Call for Submissions is forthcoming
2014 ITRA – BTHA Prize winners
2011 ITRA – BTHA Prize winners
2008 ITRA – BTHA Prize winners
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