Applied Social Issues Internship

The Applied Social Issues Internship awards were designed to encourage research that is conducted in cooperation with a community or government organization, public interest group, or other not-for-profit entity that will benefit directly from the project. Awards range from $300 to $2,500 to cover research costs, community organizing, and in unusual cases, a stipend for the intern. Cost-sharing by sponsoring department or organization is desirable.

Undergraduate seniors (rising seniors included), graduate students, and first-year post doctorates in psychology, applied social science, and related disciplines are eligible to apply. Applicant must be a SPSSI member.

This is an annual award. Applications must be received by March 15. Online submissions are the preferred method. Please limit the number and size of files uploaded when applying online. Apply online nowopens in new window.

Application should include:

• a three to six page proposal including the proposed budget and a cover sheet with your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and title of your proposal (If an intervention is planned, the proposal should carefully describe the theoretical rationale for the intervention, specifically how the effectiveness of the program will be assessed and the plan to disseminate the findings to relevant parties and policymakers.)
• a short resume
• a letter from a faculty sponsor/supervisor of the project, a statement concerning protection for participants if relevant, and any funds that the sponsoring organization will use to support the intern’s research
• a letter from an organizational sponsor (waived if the applicant is proposing to organize a group) that endorses the intern’s research activities, describes how the organization will potentially benefit from the work, and outlines any funds the organization will use to support the intern’s research