At each biennial meeting, the Society for functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy recognizes the contributions of members to the advancement of the field. Please follow the links below for the detailed rules and requirements for each award.
Deadline: 15 June, 2026
Society Awards
Early Investigator Award
Recognizes an early-career researcher who has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).
SfNIRS Fellows Award
Recognizes students and postdoctoral researchers who have made significant contributions to the field of functional near-infrared spectroscopy.
SfNIRS Community Award
Honors individuals who have provided exceptional service and leadership to the global fNIRS community.
Conference Awards
Scientific Excellence Awards
Recognizes outstanding scientific contributions presented at the fNIRS 2026 conference by undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Travel Awards
Support and recognize researchers from racial, ethnic, and disability groups that have been historically under-represented in scientific work related to fNIRS as well as to support research with significant impacts on culturally diverse and underrepresented minority populations.