Student Research Award
Purpose
To promote and acknowledge outstanding research conducted by student members.
Awards
Winners of the Student Research Competition will present their research in symposium format at the Annual Convention in May and receive some monetary compensation for travel costs to the convention.
- Up to three awards to graduate student members.
- Up to two awards to undergraduate student members.
- $250 for graduate and undergraduate students
Applications
Applications for the 2014 Student Research Award will be accepted starting October 1st, 2013. All applications must be submitted prior to January 15th, 2014
Contact
Award winners will present their research in address format at the Annual APS Convention.
Eligibility
Current APS Student affiliates may only enter one APSSC competition each year (i.e., Student Grant Competition, Student Research Award, or RISE Research Award) and as such are only eligible for one of these three awards each academic year. Travel assistance is excluded from this rule.
Award winners must be able to attend the following events at the annual convention:
- Opening Ceremonies
- Student Research Award Symposium
How to Apply
To be considered for a Student Research Award,
APS student affiliates must submit the following information via the APS Call for Submissions:
- Project title and an abstract
- Project Summary – The project summary should detail the purpose, methodology, and results of the research and include
- Introduction/Background (a summary of previous, related research)
- Methods (the materials, procedure, etc. that was used)
- Results (the main findings of the research)
- Discussion/Theoretical Implications (e.g., an explanation how these findings impact/advance psychological science)
Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of graduate and undergraduate students. Applicants will receive copies of the peer reviews once the competition has concluded.
Additional questions about the Student Research Award can be sent to the APSSC Graduate Advocate.
