Early Research Award Selection Criteria
All of the following criteria apply to both the Basic and Applied Science awards.
- The applicant clearly expressed understanding of the field of inquiry and posed meaningful research questions.
- The research design was rigorous and had internal validity, providing meaningful answers to questions posed by the researcher (Note: this criterion will be weighed more heavily for Basic Science award applicants).
- The research findings had external validity, generalizing to broader populations (Note: this criterion will be weighed more heavily for Applied Science award applicants).
- The study made significant theoretical contributions to the respective field of psychology, and/or
- The study made significant application contributions to the respective field of psychology and to society.
- The applicant demonstrated his/her intellectual merit, important in aspects such as conceptualization and design.
- The applicant demonstrated independence and originality in his/her study.
All criteria will be considered within the context of the individual’s overall career path as evidenced by prior research involvement in psychological science.
Preference will be given to students who demonstrate outstanding research abilities earlier in their graduate training (e.g., up to and including master's thesis or equivalent), and to applicants showing a greater level of independence in conducting their research.
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