APS recognizes that students are the psychological scientists of tomorrow and that’s why we offer a host of member-only research award and grant opportunities. Travel assistance is also available to help student members attend and present research at APS Conventions. For more details and eligibility requirements, please refer to the links below.
Student Grant Competition
In an effort to support student research in psychology, the APS Student Caucus provides a funding source for APS student members to conduct research that currently is in its initial development.
2019 Student Grant Competition Winners
Ludvig Bjørndal,
University of Oslo
Caroline Kaufman,
The University of Memphis
Robyn Kilshaw,
University of Utah
Milena Gotra,
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Jolene Cox,
The Australian National University
Joana Cardoso,
University Institute of Maia
Miriam Rubenson,
University of Southern California
Deborah Layman,
Fordham University
Kristen Slapinski,
Iowa State University
Melody Moore,
University of California, Irvine
Maria Garay,
Tufts University
Olivia Derella,
University of Connecticut
Student Research Award
The Student Research Award promotes and acknowledges outstanding research conducted by student members of APS.
2019 Student Research Award Recipients
Sophia Seonyeong Park,
Temple University
Haowei Wang,
University of Massachusetts Boston
Emily Starr,
Northwestern College
Adi Wiezel,
Arizona State University
RISE Research Award
The RISE Research Award acknowledges outstanding psychological science research related to under-represented populations or conducted by students from diverse backgrounds.
2019 RISE Research Award Recipients
Cindy Chang,
Rutgers University
Gabriel Camacho,
University of Connecticut
Mercedes Zapata,
University of California, Berkeley
Rebecca Cipollina,
Rutgers University, New Brunswick
Akash Wasil,
Harvard University
Caroline Cummings,
University of Nevada, Reno
Mariam Reda,
University of Michigan
Monica C. Perez,
University of Notre Dame
Psi Chi | APS Albert Bandura Graduate Research Award
The Psi Chi | APS Albert Bandura Graduate Research Award honors Albert Bandura with a competition for the best research by a graduate student in empirical psychology.
Travel Assistance
The Travel Assistance is intended to assist students attending the APS Annual Convention by defraying the cost of travel.
APSSC Online Funding Database
The APSSC Online Funding Database provides APS Student Affiliates with information about grants and fellowships available to undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students in psychological science.