The Lakatos Award is given annually for an outstanding contribution to the philosophy of science, widely interpreted. The contribution must be in the form of a book published in English during the previous six years. The award is in memory of Imre Lakatos and has been endowed by the Latsis Foundation. The value of the award is £10,000. To take up an award a successful candidate must visit the London School of Economics (LSE) and deliver a public lecture.