STUDENTS: Basic Psychological Science Grant

Below you'll find a description of a graduate research funding opportunity. Students who research human aging and development have been competitive for these awards in the past and we recently doubled the number of grants awarded. Please forward to graduate students in your labs and departments!

 

Michael Scullin

Science Committee Chair,

American Psychological Association of Graduate Students

 

Basic Psychological Science Research Grant

The Basic Psychological Science Research Grant provides support for graduate students conducting psychological science research studies.  The intent of this grant is to fund innovative psychology science research projects. Students in all fields of psychology and neuroscience are eligible. 

Funds for this $1000 scholarship must be used to support the proposed research. This grant may be used for thesis, dissertation, or other research.  The deadline for this grant is Friday, May 13, 2011.

How to Apply:

1.   Title page that includes name of the scholarship for which you are applying, contact information for applicant (name, mailing address, phone number, email), university, general area of research, title of research proposal, keywords for research proposal (provide at least 3), expected graduation date, APA membership number, and full name/email of the research mentor for your project.

2.    If you are resubmitting an application you may provide a 1-page cover letter describing your revisions.

3.   An abbreviated curriculum vitae (not to exceed two pages, single spaced) highlighting research experience and accomplishments.

4.   An abbreviated research proposal (not to exceed three pages, single spaced) that includes specific aims, background and significance, proposed research methodology, implications of proposed research, and detailed budget. Any figures, tables, or appendices must fit within page limit but the references section may be on a separate page. The research proposal will be evaluated based upon the quality of the background/introduction, project motivation/rationale, proposed methodology, and theoretical implications/overall merit.

5.   Letter of recommendation (not to exceed two pages, single spaced) supporting your application that addresses your qualifications, how your project will benefit the discipline, and the likelihood that your research will help you meet your future educational and professional goals.

All materials must be submitted for an application to be considered. We will not score any applications that exceed the page limits (e.g. over two pages in a vita, over three pages in a proposal, over two pages for a letter of recommendation), or use inappropriate font sizes/types (use size 12 Times New Roman font) or margins (at least 1 inch). Funds should be used to support direct research costs rather than indirect costs such as conference travel.

If you are not an APAGS member at the time of submission, you may send a copy of the receipt you get when you join APAGS/APA electronically as proof of membership.

You may submit materials electronically at apags@apa.org or by mail.

For mail submissions, please send to:

Basic Psychological Science Research Grant 
American Psychological Association of Graduate Students 
750 First St. NE 
Washington, DC 20002-4242