The National Institute of Social Sciences is delighted to announce Peg Breen, President of the New York Landmarks Conservancy, as one of the 2026 Honorees for its Gold Honor Medal for distinguished service to society and humanity. The National Institute will celebrate Ms Breen and our other Honorees at the 112th Annual Gold Medal Gala, which will be held in person in New York City on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
Jimmy Wales to Receive 2026 Gold Honor Medal
The National Institute of Social Sciences is delighted to announce Jimmy Wales, founder of the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, as one of the 2026 Honorees for its Gold Honor Medal for distinguished service to society and humanity. The National Institute will celebrate Mr. Wales and our other Honorees at the 112th Annual Gold Medal Gala, which will be held in person in New York City on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
Jon Meacham to Receive 2026 Gold Honor Medal
The National Institute of Social Sciences is delighted to announce Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, historian, and writer, as one of the 2026 Honorees for its Gold Honor Medal for distinguished service to society and humanity. The National Institute will celebrate Mr. Meacham and our other Honorees at the 112th Annual Gold Medal Gala, which will be held in person in New York City on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
Louise Mirrer to Receive 2026 Gold Honor Medal
The National Institute of Social Sciences is delighted to announce Louise Mirrer, President and CEO of The New York Historical, as one of the 2026 Honorees for its Gold Honor Medal for distinguished service to society and humanity. The National Institute will celebrate Dr. Mirrer and our other Honorees at the 112th Annual Gold Medal Gala, which will be held in person in New York City on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
National Institute Invites Nominations for its 2026 Dissertation Grants
The National Institute of Social Sciences is pleased to invite nominations for its 2026 Dissertation Grants Program. NISS Dissertation Grants are designed to support outstanding Ph.D. students who need additional resources to complete doctoral work that promises to significantly advance their fields of study.