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Dissertation Research Grant in Developmental Psychology

American Psychological Association

The Dissertation Research Grant in Developmental Psychology was established to support dissertation research with advance content knowledge, methodology and/or theory in developmental psychology. The dissertation research must be approved by the dissertation/orals committee. Beneficiaries for this award are outstanding graduate students who are members of the American Psychological Association and Div. 7. Awardees are expected to report the results and how the funds were used when their dissertation research is done.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Outstanding graduate student
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Organization:
    Applicant must be a member of the American Psychological Association and Div. 7
  • Miscellaneous:
    Applicants must be nominated by their faculty supervisor. Awardees will submit a report at the end of their dissertation, describing the results and how the funds were used. Funds cannot be applied to conference travel.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Award selection will be based on the projects importance, innovation, feasibility, funding needs and likely contribution to the field, as well as the applicants record.
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    A letter of recommendation from the faculty supervisor.
  • Other Materials:
    - The student's CV.- A one-page budget with justification (e.g., why the funds are needed).- A one-page single-spaced research proposal outlining the research question, the rationale for the study, the methodology, the significance and the expected contribution to knowledge.

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