2006
Graduate Student Ethics Prize
(co-sponsored with the APA Ethics Committee)
The Carol Williams-Nickelson Award for Women’s Leadership and Scholarship in Women’s Issues
The APAGS Carol Williams-Nickelson Award for Women’s Leadership and Scholarship in Women’s Issues is designed to acknowledge women APAGS members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in psychology by serving in one or more leadership roles locally, regionally and/or nationally while also advancing women’s issues through their writing/publications, research, advocacy or other scholarly activities. Some of the women’s issues addressed might include personal and professional balance, barriers to women’s achievement, challenges to advancement in academia or other environments, inequities in pay, differential career opportunities, health disparities, dual-career family issues, combining family and child-rearing with a career, mentoring, and other issues that are important to or impact women.
Eligibility:
All candidates must be women APAGS members, currently enrolled (and in good academic standing) in a doctoral program in psychology. Elected APAGS officers and APAGS subcommittee chairs are ineligible for this award.
Required materials:
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A cover letter that includes the name of the award and introduction to application packet
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The candidate’s curriculum vitae
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Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty members, advisors, and/or supervisors that are familiar with the nominee’s leadership, as well as ways in which the nominee has advanced or addressed women’s issues through her writing/publications, research, advocacy or other scholarly activities
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A maximum 1500-word essay written by the candidate that describes her:
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merit and qualifications for the award based on leadership position(s) held, unique leadership style and philosophy of women’s leadership
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how her research, advocacy or other scholarly work in this area advances women and women’s issues; and
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the candidate’s own future educational and professional goals. .
Applications are due in APAGS Central Office no later than May 16, 2008.
All materials must be submitted electronically (recommendation letters should be emailed directly from the letter writers) to Ms. Lauren Kohari at: lkohari@apa.org with a subject line that reads: The Carol Williams-Nickelson Award for Women’s Leadership and Scholarship in Women’s Issues / First and Last Name of Applicant
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all materials are submitted to APAGS Central Office by the deadline. APAGS Central Office will not notify applicants if their packets are complete or incomplete. However, applicants may call APAGS Central Office at 202-336-6014 or email Ms. Kohari to check the status of their application.
Winners will be required to submit a W-9 tax form to receive the monetary award.
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APAGS 20th Anniversary (2008) Future Pioneers of Psychology Award
In celebration of APAGS’s 20th anniversary in 2008, APAGS will acknowledge four outstanding graduate psychology students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in psychology and are on track to becoming future pioneers in the field. APAGS members who have demonstrated excellence in their work as leaders in research, practice, professional service, community service and/or legislative advocacy are eligible for this prestigious award. Four $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduate students who best represent future pioneering leaders of psychology. Candidates from diverse science and clinical training programs, as well as from diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply. In addition to the monetary award, winners will also receive travel funds (airfare through the APA Travel Office, plus reimbursement for 3 hotel nights) to attend the 2008 APA Convention in Boston to participate in a brief presentation of their work with the other award recipients.
Eligibility:
All candidates must be APAGS members, currently enrolled (and in good academic standing) in a doctoral program in psychology. Winners must agree to attend the 2008 APA Convention in Boston to provide a brief presentation of their work and vision for the future of psychology in a program that features all of the winners. APAGS officers and/or subcommittee chairs are ineligible for this award.
Required materials:
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A cover letter that includes the name of the award
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The candidate’s curriculum vitae
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Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty members, advisors, and/or supervisors that are familiar with the nominee’s work and how she or he has the potential to impact the future of psychology
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A maximum1000-word essay written by the candidate that:
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Identifies important future directions for psychologists and field, and/or identifies some of the major challenges for the future of psychology and how these can be addressed;
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Specifically describes how the nominee’s current work relates to the future of psychology; and
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Describes the nominee’s merit for the award based on his or her achievements that exemplify the future of psychology in one or more of the following areas: research, practice, professional service (including leadership within professional organizations), community service, and/or legislative advocacy.
Applications are due in APAGS Central Office no later than May 9, 2008.
All materials must be submitted electronically (recommendation letters should be emailed directly from the letter writers) to Ms. Lauren Kohari at: lkohari@apa.org with a subject line that reads: APAGS 20th Anniversary Future Pioneers of Psychology Award / First and Last Name of Applicant.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all materials are submitted to APAGS Central Office by the deadline. APAGS Central Office will not notify applicants if their packets are complete or incomplete. However, applicants may call APAGS Central Office at 202-336-6014 or email Ms. Kohari to check the status of their application.
Winners will be required to submit a W-9 tax form to receive the monetary award.
Winners will be selected and notified by the end of June 2008.
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The David Pilon Scholarship for Training in
Professional Psychology
David Pilon was one of the founding co-chairs of APAGS in 1988.
This $1,500 cash scholarship, named in his honor as appreciation for his initial
work in launching APAGS, is intended to promote supplemental training and
education experiences in professional practice (funds must support future
training and education rather than previous work). The scholarship is designed
also to be used for a specific training program or opportunity not otherwise
available to the student so that an identifiable increase in knowledge will
result from the training. This scholarship is open to doctoral students only.
Required materials:
Send required materials to The David Pilon Scholarship,
American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St.,
NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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The Ellin Bloch and Pierre Ritchie
Honorary Scholarship
Ellin Bloch, PhD and Pierre Ritchie, PhD assisted with advocacy
efforts to establish APAGS within APA in 1988. Each year, the APAGS Committee
selects a research topic area that relates to an important social issue or an
under-represented group in psychology. The 2008 Scholarship topic is "Integrated Healthcare."
Funds for this must be used to support proposed research rather than to
reward previous work. This $1,500 cash scholarship is open to doctoral students
only.
Required materials:
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A cover letter that includes the name of the scholarship for
which you are applying.
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A curriculum vitae.
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A 500-word statement addressing your short and long term
professional goals, how the scholarship will help you meet these goals, and
how the research will enhance your work as a psychologist.
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A formal proposal (three pages maximum/double spaced, references may be included on an additional page) including: a
description of the proposed research, how your research specifically relates
to the annually selected topic, and the need for funds.
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Two letters of recommendation supporting your application.
Letters should address: your qualifications, your probability of benefiting
from the research process, and how your research in this area will benefit
the discipline and your own future educational and professional goals.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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The Scott Mesh Honorary Scholarship for
Research in Psychology
Scott Mesh was one of the founding co-chairs of APAGS in 1988.
This $1,500 scholarship named in his honor as appreciation for his initial work
in launching APAGS, is intended to support dissertation research
leading to a doctoral degree in the field of psychology.
Required materials:
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A cover letter that includes the name of the scholarship for
which you are applying.
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A curriculum vitae.
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A dissertation proposal (three pages maximum/double spaced, references may be included on an additional page) including: specific
aims, background and significance, and experimental design of your research,
and a detailed budget and justification.
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Two letters of recommendation supporting your application.
Letters should address: your qualifications, how your research in this area
will benefit the discipline, and your own future educational and
professional goals.
Send required materials to The Scott Mesh Scholarship,
American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St.,
NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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The Raymond D. Fowler Award
The support of former-APA President and CEO Raymond D. Fowler,
PhD, was critical in establishing APAGS within APA. In honor of Dr. Fowler's
exemplary service to students of psychology the Raymond D. Fowler Award is given
annually to a psychologist who has made an outstanding contribution to the
professional development of students. Criteria for selection include encouraging
and facilitating academic and/or scientific excellence, encouraging broader
socialization of students, and helping students to shape their own professional
identity. The recipient will be awarded an engraved plaque and recognized in APAGS publications.
Eligibility
Candidates for the award must be nominated by at least one APAGS-member graduate
student who is currently enrolled in a graduate program in psychology.
Required Materials
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Nomination letter (If applicable, the letter should capture
the points detailed in any additional letters of support that accompany the
nomination).
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Curriculum vitae for the nominee.
Send required materials to APAGS Fowler Award, American
Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St., NE,
Washington, DC 20002-4242.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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The Nancy B. Forest and L. Michael Honaker
Master’s Scholarship for Research in Psychology
This scholarship is named in honor of APA staff members for
their unyielding support over the years in the formation, development and
continued growth of APAGS. Nancy B. Forest was one of the first staff liaisons
to APAGS and L. Michael Honaker, PhD, ensured that APAGS had the necessary
resources to implement its important mission. This $1,500 cash award funds thesis
research in the field of psychology at the Master's level.
Required materials:
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A cover letter that includes the name of the scholarship for
which you are applying.
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A curriculum vitae.
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A thesis proposal (three pages maximum/double spaced, references may be included on an additional page) including: the specific aims,
background and significance, and experimental design of your research, and a
detailed budget and justification.
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Two letters of recommendation supporting your application.
Letters should address: your qualifications, how your thesis will benefit
the discipline, and the likelihood that your research will help you meet
your future educational and professional goals.
Send required materials to The Forest and Honaker Master's
Scholarship, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS),
750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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APA/APAGS Award for Distinguished Graduate Student in Professional Psychology
The Board of Professional Affairs (BPA) and the American
Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) awards the APA/APAGS Award for Distinguished Graduate Student in Professional Psychology, a $1000
award and travel expenses to and from the APA Annual Convention, to a graduate
student who has demonstrated outstanding practice and application of psychology.
This award is administered by the staff liaison for the Board of
Professional Affairs, thus all correspondence, arrangements and notifications
about this award will come from the Board of Professional Affairs, not APAGS.
A qualified candidate must demonstrate exemplary performance
in working with an underserved population in an applied setting OR have
developed an innovative method for delivering health services to an underserved
population. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply from all psychology
sub-specialties (e.g. clinical, counseling, organization, school, health, etc.)
and can be self-nominated or nominated by a member of the American Psychological
Association (APA).
All self-nominations must be endorsed by a member of APA (i.e.
faculty, supervisor) who serves the function of a nominator.
Required Materials
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1000-word or less summary of work with an underserved
population. That must include:
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a description of the student's work with an underserved
population;
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an explanation of why said population is underserved;
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the status of the underserved population and number
served;
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the nature of psychological services/work done; and,
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its impact on addressing the needs of the identified
population.
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Curriculum vitae and a letter of support from a member of
APA, and in the instance of a self-nomination, verification that the
endorser will serve the role and complete the functions of a nominator.
Upon receipt of the award, the nominator/endorser will be
expected to prepare the text for the award citation, attend the APA Convention,
serve as chair of the winners award address, introduce the award recipient, and
prepare the written introduction for any APA publications wishing to publicize
the award.
MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 1, 2008
Send required materials to Staff Liaison, Board of
Professional Affairs, Practice Directorate, American Psychological Association,
750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.
This award is administered by the staff liaison for the
Board of Professional Affairs, thus all correspondence, arrangements and
notifications about this award will come from the Board of Professional Affairs,
not APAGS.
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The Department of the Year Award
The APAGS Department of the Year Award is given annually to a
graduate psychology department that has exemplified an outstanding level of
commitment towards graduate students and graduate student life. This $1,500 cash
award (to be used at the department's discretion to further benefit students)
recognizes superior assistance and attention to students' needs, as well as
excellent faculty-student relations. The chair and student representative of the
winning department will be awarded an engraved plaque.
Previous winning departments are not eligible to apply for this award for five
years.
Required Materials
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At least one APAGS member and his/her Department Chair must
collaborate on a two to three page letter describing departmental and
faculty efforts to meet the needs of students and improve graduate student
life.
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A brief summary of information about the department,
including degrees offered, number of faculty, students, and approximate
number APA and APAGS members.
Send required materials to The Department of the Year Award,
American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St.,
NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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The APAGS Outstanding Professional
Development Program Award
The APAGS Outstanding Professional Development Program Award, has been awarded
on an annual basis since 2001. The purpose of this $500 award is to encourage
students to submit proposals for APAGS' convention programming and to attend and
participate in the annual APA Convention. There is no formal application for
this award. All accepted program submissions that meet the criteria below are
automatically nominated to receive this award.
To obtain more information about how to submit an APAGS
Convention proposal, visit
the APAGS Convention Web site. In the case of presentations with more than
one principal author or chair, the Committee may decide to divide the prize
equally between co-authors/co-chairs.
Eligibility
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The student must be a member of APAGS.
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The student's presentation must have been accepted by the
APAGS Convention Committee.
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The student must be a primary presenter.
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The presentation must be on professional development or
future training.
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The student must agree to attend the convention in person
(s/he cannot accept the funds, then send someone else to make the
presentation).
Members of the APAGS Committee and APAGS subcommittees are
not eligible to receive this award.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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APAGS Award for Outstanding State,
Provincial or Territorial Psychological Association of the Year
This $1500 cash award recognizes a State, Provincial
or Territorial Psychological Association for superior performance in promoting graduate student
development, involvement, and joint APAGS/SPTA membership. This award is funded
jointly by APAGS and CAPP with support and contribution by Division 31, State
Psychological Association Affairs.
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, a State, Provincial or Territorial
Psychological Association must have an active doctoral student membership from
regionally accredited universities. SPTA's that are previous recipients of this
award are not eligible to apply again for a period of five years.
To apply, at least one APAGS member and one SPTA member or staff
person must collaborate on the required application materials (see below) that
describe the SPTA's proposal to meet the needs of graduate students and offer
enhanced opportunities for professional development within the SPTA.
The APAGS Award Selection Committee will review all applications
and select the recipient. The APAGS Award Selection Committee will take into
account both past and current activities. Funds must be used to develop new
programs and opportunities for graduate students or to build upon and enhance
existing student activities.
Award Criteria
This award is intended to promote continued development of
programs and activities that meet the needs and interests of students in their
states/provinces, and to enhance collaboration with APAGS that promote joint
APAGS/SPTA membership and involvement in both Associations.
A qualified SPTA must demonstrate an exemplary level of
commitment to providing opportunities for graduate student development.
Applications will be evaluated based upon how well the SPPA actively
incorporates students and student issues into the governance and activities of
the association, develops and implements innovative programs that target the
needs of students, promotes joint APAGS/SPTA membership, encourages
socialization of students into the profession, and helps students to shape their
own professional identity.
In addition to recognition as the "APAGS Outstanding State, Provincial or Territorial Psychological Association of the Year" and a monetary award
of $1500 that must used to support future student activities, the winning SPTA
will be presented with a plaque during the annual awards ceremony at the APA
Practice Organization's State Leadership Conference and acknowledged in APAGS
publications.
Required Materials
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A cover letter (two pages maximum/double spaced) that includes the name of
the award for which you are applying, a brief summary of the nominated
SPTA's membership data (i.e., number of members, student members, APA
members, APAGS members), and a brief statement describing how the SPTA is
committed to student development and values the contributions of graduate
students.
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A descriptive list (two pages maximum/double spaced) of recent/ongoing
student programming or activities and student involvement in the SPTA's
governance, activities, and advocacy efforts.
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A formal proposal (three pages maximum/double spaced) that includes a
description of association goals with regard to enhancing graduate student
development, a discussion of anticipated student initiatives, and a
statement indicating how award funds would be used to support future student
activities.
Send required materials to APAGS Outstanding SPTA Award, American
Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20002-4242.
Please note that the deadline for the 2008 award is January 15, 2008.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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Diversity Dissertation Scholarship
The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students is
proud to announce the Diversity Dissertation Scholarship, established to
encourage excellence in research within the field of psychology concerning
issues of diversity such as varied ethnic backgrounds, women's issues, ageism,
sexual orientation and disability.
Funds for this $1,500 scholarship must be used to support
proposed research, rather than to reward a completed, or nearly completed
dissertation. The recipient will be invited to serve on the selection committee for the
following year's applicants.
Required Materials
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A cover letter which must include the name of the nominee,
the name of the scholarship for which the individual is applying, graduate
school affiliation, dissertation chair, current address, phone number, and
email address of the nominee. It must also contain background information
about the nominee, the dissertation and why the individual believes s/he
should be awarded the scholarship, and the applicant's future educational
and professional goals.
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A letter of recommendation supporting the application which
must be from the dissertation chair or a dissertation committee member. The
letter should address the nominator's role on the dissertation committee,
and how research in this area will benefit the discipline.
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An abbreviated dissertation proposal (three pages maximum/double spaced, references may be included on an additional page) -
include specific aims, background and significance, and experimental design
of your research. The information included should allow the committee to
gain a concrete understanding of the dissertation and how the study will be
conducted.
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A curriculum vitae.
Selection Criteria:
The APAGS Scholarship Selection Committee will review all
abstracts. The winning applicant will be selected based upon the relevance of
the study to diversity, with particular emphasis on important and emerging
trends in the field; scholarly excellence, innovation and implications for
theory, research and action; and methodological appropriateness.
Send required materials to Diversity Dissertation
Scholarship, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS),
750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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APAGS' Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA)
Grant Program
The mission of APAGS' Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (APAGS-CEMA)
is to increase the membership and participation of ethnic minority graduate
students within APAGS, advertise education and training opportunities for ethnic
minorities, and enhance the recruitment and retention efforts for ethnic
minority students in psychology.
APAGS-CEMA awards up to two $1000 grants for each Spring
Semester, and up to three $1000 grants each Fall Semester for projects that
recruit, retain, and/or enhance the training of ethnic minority graduate
psychology students. Examples include, but are not limited to: workshops,
conferences, speaker series, mentorship programs, and the development of student
organizations with a focus on multiculturalism or ethnic minority concerns.
Grant applications due December 1 and May 16.
Required Materials
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Title Page that includes the name of the program, name and
address of the applicant(s) and date submitted.
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Summary of the proposed project.
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Anticipated Speakers -(if applicable) include the names,
professional titles and affiliations of all speakers.
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Evaluation - explain any evaluations or handouts that will
be disseminated at the end of the program.
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Organizational Profile - provide general information about
the organization or individual hosting the event, and any co-sponsoring
organizations or individuals. Names of supporting faculty should also be
included.
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Appendix - (if applicable) provide copies of any brochures
or advertisements to publicize the program or event.
With the understanding that not all of the information listed
above will be available by application deadline, please include as much
information as possible.
Send required materials to APAGS-CEMA Grant Program, American
Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St., NE,
Washington, DC 20002-4242.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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Kenneth and Mamie Clark Award for Outstanding
Contribution to the Professional Development of Ethnic Minority Graduate
Students
Sponsored by APAGS and developed by the APAGS Committee on
Ethnic Minority Affairs (APAGS-CEMA), the purpose of the award is to recognize
the efforts of ethnic minority psychologists (researchers, academics,
clinicians, and/or administrators) for their contributions and commitment to the
academic and professional development of ethnic minority graduate students.
The recipient will be awarded an engraved plaque and recognized in APAGS publications.
Candidates for the award must be nominated by at least two
current APAGS-member graduate psychology students.
Required Materials
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300- to 500-word essay describing the nominee's merit for
the award based on his or her achievements in one or more of the following
areas:
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service within the department/institution on behalf of
ethnic minority graduate students;
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advocacy for ethnic minority students within the
department/institution;
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mentorship of ethnic minority graduate students (in
research, academic, clinical, and/or public interest endeavors); and,
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outstanding support of, and contributions to the career
development of ethnic minority graduate students.
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Additional letters of support by other APAGS members are
welcome but not required.
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The name, addresses, telephone numbers, and institutional
affiliations of the two primary students submitting the nomination.
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The name, professional title (including degree),
institutional affiliation, address, and telephone number of the nominee.
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A copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae.
Send required materials to The Clark Award for Outstanding
Contribution, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS),
750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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APAGS-LGBT Dissertation Scholarship
The LGBT Dissertation Scholarship was established to encourage outstanding research in the area of LGBT concerns. It will be awarded to a student who demonstrates outstanding promise as a researcher as evidenced by a research proposal addressing the unique concerns facing LGBT individuals. Funds for the $1,500 scholarship must be used to support proposed research, rather than to reward a completed, or nearly completed dissertation.
Required Materials:
- A cover letter which must include the name of the nominee, the name of the scholarship for which the individual is applying, graduate school affiliation, dissertation chair, current address, phone number, and email address of the nominee. It must also contain background information about the nominee, the dissertation and why the individual believes s/he should be awarded the scholarship, and the applicant's future educational and professional goals.
- A letter of recommendation supporting the application which must be from the dissertation chair or a dissertation committee member. The letter should address the nominator's role on the dissertation committee, and how research in this area will benefit the discipline.
- An abbreviated research proposal (three pages maximum) - include specific aims, background and significance, and experimental design of the research. The information included should allow the committee to gain a concrete understanding of the dissertation and how the study will be conducted.
- A curriculum vitae.
Send required materials to APAGS-CLGBTC Dissertation Scholarship, American
Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St., NE,
Washington, DC 20002-4242.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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APAGS Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns (CLGBTC) Grant Program
The mission of APAGS' Committee on Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Concerns (CLGBTC) is to advocate for the unique concerns and needs of LGBT students in psychology by providing relevant resources and programming and educating faculty and students of the concerns and needs of this diverse group.
APAGS-CLGBTC will award a $1,000 grant for a project that promotes training and educational experiences in LGBT practice. Examples include, but are not limited to: workshops, conferences, speaker series, mentorship programs, and the development of student organizations with a focus on LGBT concerns.
Required Materials:
- Title Page that includes the name of the program, name and address of the applicant(s) and date submitted;
- Summary of the proposed project;
- Anticipated Speakers -(if applicable) include the names, professional titles and affiliations of all speakers;
- Evaluation - explain any evaluations or handouts that will be disseminated at the end of the program;
- Organizational Profile - provide general information about the organization or individual hosting the event, and any co-sponsoring organizations or individuals. Names of supporting faculty should also be included;
- Appendix - (if applicable) provide copies of any brochures or advertisements to publicize the program or event.
With the understanding that not all of the information listed above will be available by application deadline, please include as much information as possible.
Send required materials to APAGS-CLGBTC Grant Program, American
Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St., NE,
Washington, DC 20002-4242.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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Deadline Extended! The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) Outstanding APA Division Award
This $1500 cash award recognizes a Division of APA for superior performance in promoting graduate student development, involvement, and joint APAGS/APA Division membership. This award is funded by APAGS.
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, a Division of APA must have (1) an active doctoral student membership, (2) must require student affiliates to be members of APA/APAGS, and (3) must have a student representative who is a member of the APAGS Division Student Representatives Network (DSRN).
To apply, at least one member and one Division member must collaborate on the required application materials. The APAGS Award Selection Committee will take into account both past and current activities when reviewing and selecting the winner of this award. Funds must be used to develop new programs and opportunities for graduate students or to build upon and enhance existing student activities.
Award Criteria
A qualified Division must demonstrate an exemplary level of commitment to providing opportunities for graduate student development. Applications will be evaluated based upon how well the Division actively incorporates students and student issues into the governance and activities of the Division, develops and implements innovative programs that target the needs of students, promotes joint APAGS/APA Division membership, encourages socialization of student into the profession, and helps students to shape their own professional identity.
In addition to being recognized as the “APAGS Outstanding Division of the Year” and receiving a monetary award of $1500, the winning Division will be presented with a plaque at the annual DSRN meeting, held during the APA Convention and acknowledged in APAGS publications.
Required materials
A cover letter (two pages maximum, double spaced) that includes the name of the award for which you are applying, a brief summary of the nominated Division’s membership data (i.e., number of members, student members, APA members), and a brief statement describing how the Division is committed to student development and values the contributions of graduate students.
A descriptive list (two pages maximum, double spaced) of recent/ongoing student programming or activities and student involvement in the Division’s governance and activities.
A formal proposal (three pages maximum, double spaced) that includes a description of the Division’s goals with regard to enhancing graduate student development, a discussion of anticipated student initiatives, and a statement indicating how award funds would be used to support future student activities.
Send required materials to: Outstanding Division Award, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.
All application materials must be received in the APAGS Office by January 31, 2008 for consideration.
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The ASPPB Larry J. Bass Jr., Ph.D., Memorial
Scholarship Award
The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)
Foundation is pleased to announce the annual Larry J. Bass, Jr., Ph.D. Memorial
Scholarship Award. Dr. Bass served the ASPPB for many years, including serving
as its president during 1999-2000. This $1000 scholarship was established to
fund scholarly research on the regulation of psychology. Graduate students of
psychology or advanced undergraduate psychology majors are eligible for this
annual award. The project must be completed no later than one year from the date
that the award is granted.
Areas of research may include, but are not limited to:
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The history of licensing, regulation, or certification of
psychology in the state or province of the applicant;
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Use of oral histories from senior practitioners to discover
changes in certification and licensure, and comparing early regulation
issues with current practices;
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Critical analysis of the similarities and differences
between psychology licensing laws of the applicant's state or province, and
those of another health profession such as medicine, nursing, or dentistry;
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Analysis of the impact of advances in electronic technology
on the practice and regulation of psychology;
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Sample the similarities and differences of opinion between
academic psychologists and practitioners of psychology on the impact that
statutory regulation of the profession has had on the protection of the
public;
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Analysis of the impact of prescription privileges on the
practice and regulation of psychology; and,
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Many other topics relevant to the regulation of the
profession.
Required Materials
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A curriculum vitae or resume.
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A recommendation from the professor or advisor who will
mentor the research.
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A written proposal to include:
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Outline of the desired area of research;
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Description of the proposed methodology; and,
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Estimate of project timeline.
Send required materials to the Larry J. Bass, Jr., Ph.D.
Memorial Scholarship Award, c/o The ASPPB Foundation, 7177 Halcyon Summit Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36117.
More
information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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