IJCAI Award for Research Excellence winners by year

IJCAI · Science prize · usually May or Jun · next expected May 2027

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Winners

20261 winner

Nicholas R. JenningsLoughborough UniversitySource ↗

20251 winner

Rina DechterUniversity of California, IrvineSource ↗

20241 winner

Thomas DietterichOregon State UniversitySource ↗

20231 winner

Sarit KrausBar-Ilan UniversitySource ↗

20221 winner

Stuart RussellUniversity of California, BerkeleySource ↗

20211 winner

Richard SuttonUniversity of AlbertaSource ↗

About this award

For a scientist who has carried out a program of research of consistently high quality over an entire career in AI.

Edition	Announced	Winners	Source
2026		1
2025		1
2024		1
2023		1
2022		1
2021		1

The next date is an estimate from the months past editions were announced (May or Jun); it changes when IJCAI announces one.

New winnersSep 25, 2026Editions 2021 to 2026 loaded with 6 winners; the 2026 edition named Nicholas R. Jennings.

Award addedSep 25, 2026Now tracked: For a scientist who has carried out a program of research of consistently high quality over an entire career in AI.