Descriptions of all Psi Chi awards and grants follow. For more information including submitting your applications online, visit http://www.psichi.org/awards/completelist_awards.asp
Research Awards
Allyn & Bacon Awards | May 1
The Psi Chi/Allyn & Bacon Psychology Awards, sponsored by Allyn & Bacon Publishers, are open to all undergraduate Psi Chi members and are awarded to those who submit the best overall empirical research papers. The awards are $1,000 for first place, $650 for second place, and $350 for third place. The abstracts of the winning papers, as well as photographs and brief biographies of the top three winners, are published in Eye on Psi Chi.
Bandura Graduate Award | Feb 1
All psychology graduate students who are Psi Chi members and graduate student affiliates of the Association for Psychological Science (APS) are eligible to submit their research for the Psi Chi/APS Albert Bandura Graduate Research Award. The winner receives the following: (1) travel expenses to attend the APS National Convention to receive the award, (2) a three-year membership in APS, including subscriptions to all APS journals, and (3) two engraved plaques, one for the winner and one for the winner's psychology department as a permanent honor to the winner. This award is presented during the APS opening ceremony at the APS National Convention.
Erlbaum Awards | May 1
The Psi Chi/Erlbaum Awards in Cognitive Science, sponsored by publisher Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc, are open to all Psi Chi undergraduate and graduate Psi Chi members and are awarded to those who submit the best overall empirical studies in the area of cognitive science. The awards are $500 for the first-place graduate student and $500 for the first-place undergraduate student. The abstracts of the winning papers, as well as photographs and brief biographies of the top two winners, are published in Eye on Psi Chi.
Guilford Awards | May 1
All Psi Chi undergraduate members are eligible to submit their research for the Psi Chi/J. P. Guilford Undergraduate Research Awards. Cash awards are $1,000 for first place, $650 for second place, and $350 for third place. In addition, all winners and their faculty research advisors receive award certificates. The abstracts of the winning papers, as well as photographs and brief biographies of the top three winners, are published in Eye on Psi Chi.
National Convention Research Awards | Dec 1
All Psi Chi members (undergraduate and graduate) are eligible to submit their research for the National Convention Research Awards. Cash awards of $300 for undergraduates and $500 for graduates are presented to students submitting the best research for Psi Chi sessions at the APA and APS national conventions. Up to 16 awards are given: 8 for the APA Convention and 8 for the APS Convention. Award monies are distributed at the conventions following the presentations.
Newman Graduate Award | Feb 1
All psychology graduate students are eligible to submit their research for the Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award. The winner receives the following: (1) travel expenses to attend the APA/Psi Chi National Convention to receive the award, (2) a three-year subscription to an APA journal of the winner's choice, and (3) two engraved plaques, one for the winner and one for the winner's psychology department as a permanent honor to the winner. In addition, the abstract of the winning paper, as well as a photograph and brief biography of the winner, is published in Eye on Psi Chi. This award is presented during the prestigious APA/APF Awards ceremony at the APA/Psi Chi National Convention in August.
Regional Research Awards
All Psi Chi members (undergraduate and graduate) are eligible to submit their research for the Regional Research Awards. Cash awards of $300 each are presented to students submitting the best research papers to Psi Chi sessions at regional conventions. The number of awards in each region varies based on the size of the region; a total of 78 awards of $300 each are available each academic year. Award monies are distributed at the conventions following the presentations. Deadlines for submissions vary according to region and sometimes from year to year; check your fall regional mailing or the Psi Chi website for details.
Research Grants
APA Science Directorate Internship & Relocation Grant | Jan 15
All undergraduate Psi Chi members are eligible to apply for this internship. The purpose of this program is to provide funds for one undergraduate student to gain experience in science administration through a summer internship with APA. The Science Directorate pays approximately $3,500 for a 10-week period, while Psi Chi awards an additional $3,500 for living expenses.
APS Summer Research Grants | Mar 1
All undergraduate Psi Chi members are eligible to apply for these summer research grants (research must be conducted while still an undergraduate, not after graduation). The purpose of this program is to provide funds for members to conduct summer research with an APS sponsor. Psi Chi will award 6 grants of $5,000 (a stipend of $3,500 to the Psi Chi student plus $1,500 to the sponsoring APS faculty member at the research institution).
Faculty Advisor Research Grants | June 1
All current faculty advisors and coadvisors who have served an active Psi Chi chapter for at least one year are eligible to apply for these faculty advisor research grants. The purpose of this program is to provide funds for advisors to defray the direct costs of conducting a research project (no stipends included). Two grants will be awarded annually within each of Psi Chi's six regions, for a total of 12 grants. The maximum amount of each grant will be $2,000.
FBI NCAVC Internship Grants | Feb 1 & June 1
All undergraduate and graduate Psi Chi members are eligible to apply for this internship grant. The purpose of this program is to provide annual grants to aid two Psi Chi members in conducting research at the FBI National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crimes (NCAVC). Two grants up to $7,000 will be awarded annually for the 14-week unpaid position. February 1 is the deadline for fall internships and June 1 is the deadline for spring internships.
Graduate Research Grants | Nov 1 & Feb 1
All graduate Psi Chi members are eligible to apply for these graduate research grants. The purpose of this program is to provide funds for members to defray the cost of conducting a research project. Applicants may request up to $1,500 for each project. A total of $10,000 has been allotted for this student grant program; $5,000 for the November deadline and $5,000 for the February deadline.
Hunt Research Grants | Oct 1
All Psi Chi student and faculty members are eligible to apply for a Thelma Hunt Research Grant. Up to three grants of up to $3,000 each are presented annually to enable members to complete empirical research that addresses a question directly related to Psi Chi. Unlike other national Psi Chi award/grant programs, the Hunt Grants focus on research directly related to the mission of Psi Chi.
Summer Research Grants | Mar 1
All undergraduate Psi Chi members are eligible to apply for these summer research grants (research must be conducted while still an undergraduate, not after graduation). The purpose of this program is to provide funds for members to conduct summer research at nationally recognized research institutions. Psi Chi will award 14 grants of $5,000 (a stipend of $3,500 to the Psi Chi student plus $1,500 to the sponsoring faculty member at the research institution).
SuperLab Research Grants | Oct 1
All undergraduate and graduate Psi Chi members are eligible to apply for these research grants. The purpose of this program is to provide annual grants to aid one undergraduate and one graduate student in conducting computer-based research. Grant winners receive a copy of SuperLab experimental lab software and a response pad from Cedrus.
Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference Grants | Oct 1
The purpose of this program is to provide funds for local/regional undergraduate psychology research conferences. Funding is intended for conferences that will invite student research presenters from at least three schools in the area and will notify all Psi Chi chapters in the geographic area of the conference. The maximum grant for each conference is $1,000.
Undergraduate Research Grants | Nov 1 & Feb 1
All undergraduate Psi Chi members are eligible to apply for these undergraduate research grants. The purpose of this program is to provide funds for members to defray the cost of conducting a research project. Applicants may request up to $1,500 for each project. A total of $45,000 has been allotted for this student grant program; $22,500 for the November deadline and $22,500 for the February deadline.
Chapter and Advisor Awards
Cousins National Chapter Award | Feb 1
The Psi Chi/Ruth Hubbard Cousins National Chapter Award is presented annually to the one chapter that best achieves Psi Chi's purpose. The winning chapter receives: (1) a check for $3,500, (2) travel expenses for one chapter officer to attend the Psi Chi/APA National Convention to receive the award, and (3) a plaque to display in the winning chapter's department.
Denmark National Faculty Advisor Award | Dec 1
The Psi Chi/Florence L. Denmark National Faculty Advisor Award is presented annually to the one Psi Chi faculty advisor who best achieves Psi Chi's purpose. The award includes (1) travel expenses to attend the Psi Chi APA National Convention to receive the award and (2) an engraved plaque. The award is intended to recognize Psi Chi faculty advisors for their outstanding service to the chapter and to Psi Chi.
Kay Wilson Leadership Award | April 1
The Psi Chi/Kay Wilson Leadership Award for Outstanding Chapter Presidents is presented annually to the one chapter president who demonstrates excellence in leadership of the local chapter. The winning Psi Chi chapter president receives: (1) a $500 cash award, (2) travel expenses for one chapter president to attend and make a short presentation at the Psi Chi/APA National Convention, and (3) an engraved plaque commemorating the award.
Model Chapter Awards | June 30
Model Chapter Awards of $100 each are presented annually to recognize and reward Psi Chi chapters that consistently maintain outstanding records of membership inductions, chapter correspondence, service projects, and other criteria associated with being an outstanding chapter. All chapters submitting evidence of meeting these criteria are designated as winners.
Psi Chi Website Awards | Feb 1
These awards are presented annually to three chapters with websites that are innovative, aesthetic, and useful, and that advance or support Psi Chi's purpose. Winning chapters will receive awards of $200 each.
Regional Chapter Awards | Dec 1
The Psi Chi Regional Chapter Awards provide annual recognition for up to two chapters in each region that best achieve Psi Chi's purpose. Each winning chapter receives a check for $500 and a certificate suitable for framing to display in the winning chapter's department. The awards are intended to perpetuate the chapters, to identify chapters as role models for others, and to promote the purposes of Psi Chi.
Regional Faculty Advisor Awards | Dec 1
This award is presented annually to one Psi Chi faculty advisor from each region who best achieves Psi Chi's purpose. The award is to recognize and reward actively involved chapter advisors. The winning faculty advisor from each region will receive $500.
