National Institutes of Health (NIH)
F31 training grants and related grants https://grants1.nih.gov/training/nrsa.htm#fellowshipsopens in new window
Complete guide to writing NIH grant proposals www.niaid.nih.gov/ncn/grantsopens in new window
Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects database, which gives a complete list of NIH-funded research and researchers. If you're interested in a particular research topic and want to spread your wings outside your department, this is the place to do it. https://crisp.cit.nih.govopens in new window
Administrative supplements for minorities and students with disabilities. NIH offers supplements to investigators' existing grants that pay salaries, supplies and some travel. Check with your adviser on how to apply.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF traineeships under the Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program are intended to facilitate interdisciplinary research. www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/igert/start.htmopens in new window
NSF's guide to proposal writing www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04016/opens in new window
NSF graduate student fellowship information. www.ehr.nsf.gov/dge/programs/grfopens in new window
APA
APA Science Student Council lists funding and grant opportunities.
Minority Fellowship Programopens in new window provides financial and other support for up to three years.
APA's dissertation awards help defray the research costs of your dissertation.
The Decade of Behavior-a multidisciplinary initiative to address society's challenges through the innovations of social and behavioral scientists-offers a funding database as well as grant-writing tips.
Other resources
The Foundation Center is a clearinghouse of information on grants offered by foundations. www.fdncenter.orgopens in new window
The independent Web site PsychGrad.org lists grant and other opportunities for psychology graduate students. www.psychgrad.orgopens in new window
Further reading
Eissenberg, T. (2003). Teaching successful grant writing to psychology graduate students. Teaching of Psychology, 30(4), 328-330.
Pilkonis, P.A., & Cryanowski, J.M. (2003). Applying for NIH grants. In M. Prinstein & M. Patterson (Eds.), The portable mentor: Expert guide to a successful career in psychology (pp. 285-296). New York: Kluwer/Plenum.