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Government Research, Funding, and Policy

Learn about the government institutes and agencies that support research and training for psychological scientists.

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  • Get Informed

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

  • Get Funded

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

  • Get Involved

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

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  • APS Teaching Fund

    The APS Teaching Fund provides small grants for projects that promote the teaching and learning of psychological science.

  • William K. and Katherine W. Estes Fund

    2022 Estes Fund Call for Proposals ABOUT THE FUND The William K. & Katherine W. Estes Fund was established to extend the legacy of one of the most influential psychological scientists of the past century.

  • Student Grant Competition

    To encourage student research in psychological science, the APS Student Grant Competition provides “seed grants” to support research in its initial development stages, e.g., the purchase of research materials or other expenses incurred prior to data collection. APS student affiliates are eligible.

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