Fund your research with an APF grant
The American Psychological Foundation is accepting applications for graduate student research grants:
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The Randy Gerson Memorial Grant, which provides $6,000 for research on family dynamics or multigenerational processes, particularly projects that continue the development of Bowen family systems. Applications are due Feb. 1.
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The Wayne F. Placek Grants, which encourage research to increase the general public's understanding of homosexuality and to alleviate the stress that gay men and lesbians experience as a result of their sexual orientation. Two $15,000 grants are awarded annually. Applications are due March 2.
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The Henry David Grants. Two grants are given each year. One provides up to $1,500 for research on human reproductive behavior or population studies; the other provides up to $1,500 for travel for a researcher making a presentation about human reproductive behavior or population studies at a conference or congress. Applications are due Feb. 15.
To apply for the grants, go to http://forms.apa.org/apf/grants.
Nominate an outstanding local association
State, provincial and territorial psychological associations that have demonstrated excellence in promoting graduate student development and joint APAGS/State, Provincial and Territorial Psychological Associations membership are eligible for the Outstanding State, Provincial or Territorial Psychological Association of the Year Award, which offers a $1,500 prize. The deadline is Jan. 16.
Attention student leaders: Run for an APAGS position
The annual election for positions on the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students Committee begins in March. Positions include: chair-elect; member-at-large, education focus; and member-at-large, communications focus. More information is available from APAGS.
Apply for 2009 APAGS scholarships and awards
APAGS is now accepting applications for its 2009 scholarships, grants and awards. The Carol Williams-Nickelson Award for Women's Leadership and Scholarship in Women's Issues is a new scholarship offered this year. Applications and nominations must be received by May 16. For deadlines and application instructions, visit the APAGS Web site.
—J. Clark