APA AWARDS
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APA Awards

APA Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology
This award recognizes distinguished and enduring lifetime contributions to international cooperation and to the advancement of knowledge in psychology. Nominations Deadline: June 1, 2009

APA International Humanitarian Award
This award recognizes extraordinary humanitarian service and activism by a psychologist or team of psychologists, through work conducted primarily in the field with under-served populations. international cooperation and to the advancement of knowledge in psychology. Nominations Deadline: June 1, 2009

APA Travel Grants for International Conferences
This award covers or partially covers registration fees for international conferences.
Deadline: Rolling Deadline (December 2008/March 2009/June 2009)

APA Travel Grants for International Affiliates
This award covers registration fees at the APA Annual Convention for international affiliates. Application Deadline: June 1, 2009

APA International Scientific Meetings Support Fund
This fund provides support for scientific activities that foster the exchange of knowledge among psychologists across the world. Application Deadline: March 2, 2010

Other Grants and Awards

American Psychological Foundation David Travel and Research Grants
The APF David Grants support young professionals with a demonstrated interest in behavioral aspects of human reproductive behavior or an area related to population concerns. Application Deadline: February 9, 2009

International Psychology APA Division 52: Ursula Gielen Book Award
Nomination Deadline September 1, 2009

International Psychology APA Division 52: Outstanding Psychologist Awards
Nomination Deadline: June 1, 2009

Society for the Study of Social Issues (SPSSI): Louise Kidder Early Career Award

Society for the Study of Social Issues (SPSSI): Michele Alexander Early Career Award for Scholarship and Service

Science Directorate Awards

Education Directorate Awards

APA International Division (52) Awards

American Psychological Foundation Grants and Awards

Opportunities for Work Abroad

Cattell Sabbatical Award 
These awards supplement the regular sabbatical allowance provided by the recipients home institution to allow an extension of leave time from one to two semesters.

Fulbright Scholars Program (CIES)
This program sends US faculty and professionals abroad to lecture and conduct research (Traditional  Program) and provides short term academic opportunities for faculty and professionals (Senior Specialists Program). 

IREX Short Term Travel Grants 
Fellowships for up to 8 weeks to US postdoctoral scholars for indepdnetn of collaborative research projects in Europe and Eurasia.

IREX US Embassy Policy Specialist Program
Program for US senior scholars to conduct research while serving as experts to a US embassy or consulate. Selected countries/topics.

Jefferson Science Fellows
Tenured academic scientists and engineers from U.S. institutions of higher learning spend one year at the U.S. Department of State for an on-site assignment in Washington, D.C. that may also involve extended stays at U.S. foreign embassies and/or missions. Assignments involve providing up-to-date expertise in the rapidly advancing STE arenas that routinely impact the policy decisions encountered by the U.S. Department of State.

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Institute of International Education (IIE)
The IIE is an independent, non-profit organization that in its own words, is "the world's most experienced global higher education and professional exchange agency." It administers the Fulbright program, NATO conferences, travel initiatives and has extensive programs for students. The goal is  to promote closer educational relations between the people of the US and other countries.

International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX)
IREX is an international nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media, Internet development, and civil society programs. Through training, partnerships, education, research, and grant programs, IREX develops the capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their societies.

APA Resource Listings
Compendium of sources for educational, research, training opportunities and funds.