BPS/ATSiP Technical Support in Psychological Research Awards
These awards recognise the valuable role played by technicians in supporting research and the student learning experience in psychology.
The awards are presented in partnership between the BPS and the Association of Technical Staff in Psychology (ATSiP) and take place annually.
Single and team nominations are welcome with nominations accepted from Heads of Department, Line Managers or equivalent roles.
Teaching Award
This award recognises the valuable role that technicians play in supporting the student learning experience within their psychology departments.
Research Award
Nominees and nominators do not need to be members of the BPS or ATSiP.
Award close date: 20 September 2026
https://www.bps.org.uk/bpsatsip-technical-support-psychological-researchteaching-awards
Previous Winners
Dr Shan Shen
Research Award 2020 (jointly)
The University of Lincoln
Ferenc Igali, Todd Parsons, Foivos Vantzos, Charlotte Cartledge and Andrew Irvine
Research Award 2020
Joe Rennie Taylor & Martina Sladekova
Teaching Award 2020
Paige Metcalfe
Teaching Award 2021
Sandra O'Brien
Teaching Award 2023
Paige Metcalfe
Research Award 2023
James Alvarez
Research Award 2024
Glen Pennington
Teaching Award 2024
The Keith Nicholson Prize
The Keith Nicholson Memorial Prize is presented annually at the conference for best talk. The shield is held for a year and the winner receives a £150 gift voucher.
Previous Winners
Gregory Yeoman
University of Bristol
2026
'Risk Assessments - All frill, no thrill'
Ian Jukes
University of Bristol
2025
Paige Metcalfe
Salford University
2022
Dina Grinsted
Staffordshire University
2021
Paul Gallimore
Staffordshire University
2020
'A Challenging Time for Technicians - COVID-19 and Beyond’