Call for Nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Toy Research Prize

[Greta Pennell]

The International Toy Research Association (ITRA) invites nominations for two Outstanding Toy Research Awards to be presented at the 10th ITRA World Conference August 5-7, 2026 at the University of Augsburg in Augsburg Germany.

The junior prize of 700 USD is awarded for the best student research on toys.  The senior prize of 1,400 USD is awarded to a senior scholar or practitioner on the uses, design and effects of toys.

Prize recipients are expected to present their award-winning work at the 2026 ITRA World Conference in Augsburg, Germany 5-7 August 2026.  Conference registration fees are waived for prize recipients. The Junior Prize recipient may also receive a travel reimbursement stipend of up to 700 USD toward the costs of attending the 2026 ITRA World Conference.

For more information about the prize and nomination/eligibility guidelines see:

https://itratoyresearch.org/itraprize