Grants Available for Scientific Conferences, Proposals Invited
The APA Science Directorate is currently seeking proposals for research conferences in psychology. The purpose of this program is to promote the exchange of important new contributions and approaches in scientific psychology. Over 100 conference grants have been awarded to date. The next deadline for applications is December 1, 2008.
Grant money ranging from $500 to $20,000 is available for each scientific conference. Proposals will be considered using such formats as “add-a-day” conferences ($500-$3,000 available), “stand alone” conferences ($5,000-$20,000 available), and festschrifts ($5,000-$20,000 available). APA is also open to innovative ways of holding conferences. The conference must be additionally supported by the host institution with direct funds, in-kind support, or a combination of the two. Please note that a detailed budget including institutional support is required for application.
Conference proposals must meet the following eligibility requirements:
· One of the primary organizers must be a member of APA.
· Only academic institutions accredited by a regional body may apply. Independent research institutions must provide evidence of affiliation with an accredited institution. Joint proposals from cooperating institutions are encouraged.
· Conferences may be held only in the
· APA governance groups, APA Divisions and other related entities are not eligible for funding under this program.
Conference proceedings and presentation materials (including electronic presentations) must be submitted to APA within three months after the date the conference is held. APA will hold the conference proceedings for three years. If a book has not been published by APA or another publisher within the three-year holding period, APA will place the conference proceedings in PsycEXTRA.
Seventy-five percent of funds will be distributed to grantees prior to the conference, and the remaining twenty-five percent will be released following the conference and after the submission of a final financial report detailing conference expenditures equal to or exceeding Grantee’s proposed total budget.
For more information on review criteria, proposal contents, and budget guidelines, please refer to the APA website at http://www.apa.org/science/confer2.html or contact Rachel Martin at (202) 336-5918 or rmartin@apa.org
PROPOSAL DEADLINE: December 1, 2008
Please mail proposals to:
APA Science Directorate
750
Attn: Scientific Conferences Proposals
Rachel Martin
(202)-336-5953 (fax)
