The Coleopterists Society is an international organization dedicated to the study of beetles, covering all aspects of their systematics and biology worldwide.
The Lacordaire Prize recognizes and honors the most outstanding Ph.D. dissertation research in the field of beetle biology and evolution annually. Awarded for the best paper derived from doctoral research and published in the preceding year, the Prize focuses on works that significantly contribute to the understanding of Coleoptera systematics or biology. Accepted nominations include papers on Coleoptera featured in reputable, subscription or sale-based print publications.