APA Science

As the largest professional association of psychologists in the world and a leading source of scientific knowledge, APA is uniquely well-suited to improve, promote, and apply psychological science in ways that will prepare our discipline to fulfill its potential.

About APA Science

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Elevating psychological science

APA and APA Services are elevating science: on the Hill, in the lab, on the career path, across the field, in the public, and in the world. Learn how our work is helping psychological scientists and how you can get involved.
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APA science advocacy

Stay informed on important issues impacting psychology on Capitol Hill. Join forces with us to maximize our impact on issues that affect psychologists, psychology and society at large.

APA Office of Applied Psychology

The Office of Applied Psychology focuses on using psychological research, theory, and methods to address real-world issues.
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APA Office of Research Ethics

The Office of Research Ethics is charged with promoting shared knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes for ethical and responsible conduct of research.
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APA Testing and Assessment Office

The Testing and Assessment Office assists the public by directing people to the available resources to help them find what they need regarding testing and assessment

Newsletters

Science Spotlight newsletter

Science Spotlight

This newsletter is your source for the most relevant news and information for psychological scientists, by psychological scientists.
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APA Editor’s Choice

This newsletter offers a free, biweekly review of APA Journal articles selected as outstanding, noteworthy, and impactful for the field by APA journal editors. 
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Highlights in psychological research

Curated content from APA Publishing, featuring scholarly works on current issues, summaries of research, interviews with authors and editors, and more.

Training, events, and resources

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Essential Science Conversations

Join APA for a regular webinar series, where panelists and audience members can engage in an open dialogue about emerging topics in psychological science.
Science Training Sessions

Science Training Sessions

Experts in the field introduce viewers to new tools and techniques to support cutting-edge psychological research
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APA Science Summits opens in new window

Deepen your knowledge with top research and critical discussions on the science behind contemporary issues.
APA Population Health Science Summit

APA Population Health Science Summit

The September 2023 summit gathered many of the nation’s thought leaders to attend and help construct an agenda for the future of psychological science informing a population health framework.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion in psychological science

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APA Presidential Task Force on Neuropsychological Test Norming in Diverse Populations

Educators and students

Board of Scientific Affairs Task Force on Inequities in Academic Tenure and Promotion

APA Journals

Working Group for Journal Guidelines for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice in Psychological Science

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Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER)

Careers and career development

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Becoming and being a psychological scientist

Draw from a range of professional development resources to navigate and advance careers across different psychological science subfields and work-settings.

Careers in applied psychology video series

Panelists with exciting careers in different areas of applied psychology discuss what they do in their job and the career path they followed

Funding, grants, and awards

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APA Science Awards Program

Sources of funding for researchers including awards, honors, and direct research funding.
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Grants, awards, and funding database

Find research funding, scholarships, honors, and awards from APA and other psychology-related organizations.

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5 million records & growing!

Personalized PsycInfo alerts

Monitor trends, explore analytics, and access full text with free access to premium features courtesy of your institution’s subscription to APA PsycInfo.
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APA journals and special issues

Browse APA’s peer reviewed journals panning the breadth and depth of psychology, many published in partnership with APA’s specialty divisions and other national and international societies.
APA PsycNet

APA PsycNet

Find full-text articles, book chapters, and more using APA PsycNet, an intuitive search platform built for the discovery and delivery of social and behavioral science content.
Transparency and Openness Promotion (TOP) Guidelines: What are they?

Open science at APA

Through transparency and openness standards, APA promotes transparent research and data sharing with practices such as preregistration, registered reports, and other open science initiatives.
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Kudos service

A free tool to help you summarize, share, and track the readership of your work
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Working with Media

Learn how to accurately represent your area of expertise to the public when talking to the media