Basic Psychological Science Research Grant

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about the grant

Required Materials

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 or by mail. Application materials must be emailed by 12:00 pm ET on the day of the deadline. 

Mail Submissions

Please send to:

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

Confirmation

Once APAGS has received your application, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. If you apply earlier than 1 week of the deadline, you may expect to receive that email confirmation within 1 week of your submission. If you submit within the last week before the deadline, please allow up to 2 weeks after the deadline to receive your email confirmation. If you do not hear from APAGS after that time frame, please contact APAGS to confirm that your application has been received.

2010

Spring
Jeffrey M. Hunger, California State University, Fullerton
Jill Waring, Boston College

Honorable Mentions — (Honorable Mentions do not get funded, but receive certificates.)
Eric Hehman, University of Delaware
Nathaniel Lucena, Washington University in St. Louis
Elizabeth Uhl, University of Texas at El Paso

Fall
Nathaniel Lucena, Washington University in St. Louis
Mary M. Sweeney, Utah State University

Honorable Mentions — (Honorable Mentions do not get funded, but receive certificates.)
Colleen M. Carpinella, University of California, Los Angles
William R. Clay, Virginia Commonwealth University
Shana L. Cole, New York University
Rachel M. Flynn, University of California, Riverside
Kathrine M. Galligan, Arizona State University
Eric Hehman, University of Delaware
Anna Mikulak, Georgetown University
Eric J. Pedersen, University of Miami

2009

Fall
Hilary Bergsieker, Princeton University
Dylan Gee, University of California, Los Angles
Steven J. Holochwost, The University of North Carolina
Salvatore Insana, West Virginia University
Lisa Jaremka, University of California, Santa Barbara
Mariana Preciado, University of California, Los Angles