Announcements
SPSSI Members Accolades The American Psychological Fund (APF) announced that Rezarta Bilali, PhD, of the University of Massachusetts—Boston, received $5,000 from the Drs. Rosalee G. and Raymond A. Weiss Research and Program Innovation Fund and $19,000 from the Visionary Fund to develop and test strategies to target the denial and justification of harm-doing by a group of individuals against another (such as mass violence), while at the same time fostering the conditions that lead to acknowledgment of the injustices done to the victim group and the restitution of harm.
~ ~ ~ Deadline: January 15, 2013 http://www.ActionTeaching.org/ Start the new year by winning $1,000 from Social Psychology Network for its 2013 Action Teaching Award. If you're a current or former teacher, simply submit an example of creative teaching that makes a positive social difference (a student assignment, classroom activity, field experience, or web demonstration). The submission process is easy and open to graduate student teachers as well as classroom veterans. ~ ~ ~ Fall Deadline for Grants-in-Aid Program You saw the current list of grant winners on p. 24—why not apply yourself? Funding up to $1000 is available for graduate student research if proposals are accompanied by evidence of a request for appropriate university official agreement to match the amount requested. Strong preference is given to applications from students at the dissertation stage of the graduate career. Such proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate official university agreement to match the amount requested. This matching requirement will not be waived for institutions that have adopted a policy of not providing matching funds to support graduate student research. Funding up to $2000 is available for research by SPSSI members who already have a Ph.D. Documentation of submission to the applicant’s Institution IRB must accompany every submission. Deadline for submission is October 25, 2012. For application instructions, please see the Grants-in-Aid webpage. ~ ~ ~ About the American Psychological Foundation 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. Since 1953, APF has supported a broad range of scholarships and grants for students and early career psychologists as well as research and program grants that use psychology to improve people’s lives. APF encourages applications from individuals who represent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation. APF Gold Medal Awards The Gold Medal Awards recognize life achievement in and enduring contributions to psychology for those who are 65 years or older residing in North America. Awards are conferred in four categories: - Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Science of Psychology - Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Application of Psychology - Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement by a Psychologist in the Public Interest - Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Practice of Psychology Details APF Gold Medalists receive a mounted gold medal, and an all-expense paid trip to the APA annual convention, where the award is presented. For eligibility and nomination requirements, as well as specific application instructions, please see the APF page for the Gold Medal Awards. Deadline for receipt of materials is December 1, 2012. Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology The Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award recognizes significant career contributions of a psychologist who has a proven track record as an exceptional teacher of psychology. Details The awardee receives a plaque, a $2,000 award, and an all-expense paid round trip to the APA convention, where the award is presented. Awardees are also invited to give a special address. For eligibility and nomination requirements, as well as specific application instructions, please see the APF page for the Brewer Award. Deadline for receipt of materials is December 1, 2012.
Please be advised that APF does not provide feedback to grant applicants or award nominees on their proposals or nominations. Questions about either award program should be directed to Parie Kadir, Program Officer, at pkadir@apa.org. |
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