At ASID, we know education matters. That’s why the ASID Foundation provides a number of annual award opportunities available to expand research and knowledge around the impact of interior design on behavior, health, and well-being.
Joel Polsky Prize - Award: $5,000
Recognizes outstanding academic contributions to interior design through print or digital communication. Types of entries include books, whitepapers, blogs, videos, and more.
Joel Polsky Academic Achievement Award - Award: $5,000
Recognizes an interior design research project or thesis project conducted by an undergraduate or graduate student related to wellness and design.
View full submission standards on the ASID website.
Make sure that you're following the application guidelines! Submissions that do not adhere to the guidelines will not be considered.
ASID Foundation Schedule
February 15, 2026 |
Applications Open |
April 15, 2026 |
All Applications Due Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. ET. |
May 2026 |
Jury Review |
June 2026 |
Recipients Announced |
If you have any questions on the application process, please contact foundation@asid.org
