Research and evidence about society and the effectiveness of public policy make our nation stronger. The Moynihan Prize honors social scientists, public officials, and civic leaders who advance the public good through informed judgment and the application of social science research to policy and practice.
This fall, the American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) will award the 2025 Moynihan Prize to historian Timothy Snyder. Snyder will accept the award and deliver the 2025 Moynihan Lecture on Thursday, October 30, in Washington, DC. The AAPSS is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Moynihan Prize. The winner will deliver the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lecture on Social Science and Public Policy in Washington, DC, next fall.