Alena Gizdic, PhD, Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb, was awarded the prestigious international Early Career Award by the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS), one of the leading international scientific societies in the field of schizophrenia and psychotic disorders research.

The award is intended for early-career researchers who have demonstrated a strong professional and scientific commitment to the field of schizophrenia through their research, teaching, or clinical work, along with clear evidence of sustained and future research engagement. This recognition confirms the international visibility of her research contributions and her role in advancing contemporary approaches to the understanding and early identification of psychotic disorders.