American Psychological Foundation
F. J. McGuigan Early-Career Investigator Prize
The American Psychological Foundation awards this biennial $25,000 prize to recognize and support the efforts of an early-career psychological scientist who is pursuing research consistent with the scientific interests of Frank Joseph McGuigan, PhD (1924-1998). The prize, which is supported by a bequest from Dr. McGuigan, will be awarded to the recipient's institution for the benefit of his or her research. Faculty salaries and indirect costs may not be requested.
Eligible research area:
The prize supports research that aims to advance, both empirically and theoretically, a materialistic understanding of the human mind. The research may address any aspect of mental function (e.g., cognition, affect, motivation) and should utilize behavioral and/or neuroscientific methods.
As stated in his original bequest, Dr. McGuigan sought to develop a unified conception of brain and behavior:
"The principal purpose . . . is to support research, to explicate (in Carnap’s sense) the concept of the human mind. The approach must be a materialistic one fostering both empirical and theoretical research. Empirical research would primarily be psychophysiological, but physiological and behavioral research may also qualify for support. It is essential that dualistic approaches such as espoused by many contemporary cognitive psychologists do not qualify for support."
Proposed research should be compatible with Dr. McGuigan’s overall goals and may fall within any area of contemporary behavioral or brain science (including more recent forms of cognitive psychology).
Nominee eligibility:
Nominees must have earned a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field, and be 9 or fewer years post-doctoral degree at the time of the nomination deadline. Nominees must have an affiliation with an accredited college, university, or other research institution.
Nomination procedure:
Nomination packages must contain six copies of each of the following:
- letter of nomination written by a senior colleague (no self-nominations);
- up to 5 page (single-spaced) statement of accomplishments to date and plans for the next 5 years (written by the nominee);
- a curriculum vitae; and
- copies of two representative publications.
Please mail nomination packages to:
APF Frank Joseph McGuigan Early-Career Investigator Prize
American Psychological Association Science Directorate
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Selection criteria:
The recipient will be selected based on the excellence of the full breadth of research conducted and published to date, as well as the promise of research planned for the next five years.
Deadline for Receipt of Nomination: March 1, 2010
Past Recipients:
2006-2007: Todd Braver
2004-2005: Kathleen McDermott
2002-2003: Steven J. Luck
For more information, contact the
APA Science Directorate.
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