Government Research, Funding, and Policy

Resources

Get Informed

Read about policy-related news and the activities of government agencies and psychological scientists. More
Get Funded

Learn about current federal grants and other national and international funding opportunities for psychological research. More
Get Involved

Discover requests for input, action items, and other opportunities for psychological scientists to make their voices heard. More

When Is the Deadline for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program? Your Complete Guide

We provide a complete overview of the NSF GRFP award and how you can apply for this prestigious honor. More
NSF Grant Submission Deadlines

Psychological scientists looking to apply for funding from the US National Science Foundation may be interested in upcoming 2021 deadlines. More
Canada Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Funding Opportunities

Psychological scientists conducting research in Canada may find the following opportunities of interest. The Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council offers three standing funding opportunities. More

Government Research, Funding, & Policy Webinars

Learn about APS webinars, read summaries of past events, and register for upcoming webinars here More
SOBC 101: The Science Of Behavior Change for Psychological Scientists Webinar

In this webinar we provide an overview of select SOBC projects that investigate a variety of health behaviors using a variety of interventions and hypothesized mechanistic targets. More
RDoC at 10: Sharpening the Science of Mental Health Disorders

Launched in 2009, the RDoC framework integrates many levels of information spanning the full range of human behavior to better understand the nature of mental health and illness. More

Psychological Science in Public Policy

Learn about the different ways that behavioral science is informing policies and programs and the role of psychological science in the growing evidence-based policy movement. [More]
Grant Policy Changes for Psychological Science Funders Resulting From COVID-19

With COVID-19 disrupting life around the world, funding agencies are issuing policy updates and other guidance related to grants and contracts. More
NIH Seeks Research Proposals on Vaccine Hesitancy, Uptake, and Implementation

NIH has issued a notice of special interest for research strategies and interventions that can help in addressing the problem of vaccine hesitancy in populations and communities that experience health disparities More
U.S. Congress Includes APS Priorities in FY 21 Funding Legislation

With the stroke of the president’s pen, a new U.S. appropriations bill becomes law—and it’s one that carries good news for psychological science. More
European Parliament Approves Seven-Year EU Budget

After much deliberation, the European Parliament has approved a seven-year European Union (EU) budget that will provide funds for 2021-2027. More
APS Calls for Psychological Science Representation on U.S. COVID-19 Advisory Board

In an open letter to the co-chairs of the U.S. COVID-19 Advisory Board, APS President Shinobu Kitayama calls for the inclusion of psychological science expertise. More

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Keep updated on the activities of the National Science Foundation, including funding opportunities, requests for input, and other news. More
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Get informed about NIH initiatives, including funding and training opportunities, requests for input, and other news. More
European Research Council (ERC)

Learn more about ERC funding opportunities and news. More
National Academy of Sciences (NAS)

Learn about the most recent news and reports from the National Academy of Sciences. More