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From: Division 45 Announcement List [mailto:DIV45ANN@LISTS.APA.ORG] On Behalf Of Cooke, Keith
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 11:44 AM
To: DIV45ANN@LISTS.APA.ORG
Subject: [DIV45ANN] Randy F. Gerson Memorial Scholarship - Request for Proposals
The American Psychological Foundation (APF) is now accepting applications for the 2011 Randy F. Gerson Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to pre-doctoral students for graduate student projects in family and/or couple dynamics, and/or multi-generational processes. Attached you will find the formal Request for Proposals. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2011.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Kim Palmer Rowsome
Kimberly Palmer Rowsome
Program Officer
American Psychological Foundation
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P: (202) 336-5622 I F: (202) 336-5812 I E: krowsome@apa.org
APF: Psychology, Philanthropy
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RANDY F. GERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
APF provides financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generations to come. It executes this mission through a broad range of scholarships and grants. For all of these, it encourages applications from individuals who represent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation.
The Randy Gerson Memorial Grant is awarded to pre-doctoral students for their work in selected areas of psychology. Its description, application requirements, and procedures appear below.
Description
The program awards grants for graduate student projects in family and/or couple dynamics, and/or multi-generational processes. Work that advances theory, assessment, or clinical practice in these areas is eligible.
Program Goals
- Advance systemic understanding in the above topic areas through empirical, methodological, or theoretical contribution
- Encourage talented students toward careers in specified areas
Funding Specifics
- One annual grant of $6,000
Eligibility Requirements
- Graduate student in psychology enrolled full-time and in good standing at an accredited university
- Demonstrated competence in area of the proposed work
- IRB approval must be received from host institution before funding can be awarded if human participants are involved
Evaluation Criteria
- Conformance with stated program goals
- Magnitude of incremental contribution in topic area
- Quality of proposed work
- Applicant’s competence to execute the project
Proposal Requirements
- Description of proposed project to include goal, relevant background, target population, methods, anticipated outcomes, and dissemination plans
Format: not to exceed 7 pages (1 inch margins, no smaller than 11 point font)
- Timeline for execution
- Full budget and justification (indirect costs not permitted)
Submission Process and Deadline
Submit a completed application online at http://forms.apa.org/apf/grants/ by February 1, 2011.
Questions about this program should be directed to Kim Palmer Rowsome, Program Officer, at krowsome@apa.org.
