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LOCAL- AND STATE-LEVEL POLICY WORK GRANTS

The proposal deadline is September 1, annually.

DESCRIPTION

The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) is pleased to invite proposals for grants to support local- and state-level research/policy groups. SPSSI will fund up to three groups, at up to $2,000 USD each, for each award cycle. There is one award cycle each year, which occurs in the fall.

This grant initiative, begun in 2015, has three goals: 1) to influence policy at the local and state levels through applied research, 2) to increase the availability of policy opportunities for SPSSI members who are interested in applied research, and 3) to encourage students and early career scholars to become more involved in SPSSI. 

Grant awardees will review existing research at the local and/or state levels on policy-relevant topics, conduct additional research as needed, and ultimately use this work to assist policy makers in making data-driven decisions about local- and/or state-level issues.

Research/policy groups outside of the United States who are looking at local and/or regional issues within their countries are also encouraged to apply.

ELIGIBILITY

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

To apply for funding, the group should submit a short proposal (no more than 3,000 words) that:

SUBMISSION PROCESS AND DEADLINE

Submit your proposal hereOnline submissions are the preferred method. Please limit the number and size of files uploaded. 

Proposals are due September 1, annually. Proposals will be evaluated by a subcommittee of the SPSSI Policy Committee.

Questions? Please contact SPSSI Executive Director, Anila Balkissoon.

Click here to see examples of previously awarded grants.