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

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

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

Standing Opportunities

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

German Research Foundation Funding Opportunity: “The Active Self”

The opportunity, called “Priority Programme ‘The Active Self,’” brings together behavioral scientists from psychological science and robotics to explore these questions. More

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Government Research, Funding, & Policy Webinars

Learn about APS webinars, read summaries of past events, and register for upcoming webinars here More

Clinical Psychological Science Through the Lens of RDoC: New Advances and Future Directions

To commemorate the initiative’s 10th anniversary in 2020, the event will feature RDoC-informed research conducted by clinical psychological scientists and a special presentation by an RDoC representative. More

Federal Agents of Change: Behavioral Insights Power Evidence-Based Efforts to Improve Government

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]

Funding Opportunities and News

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

NASEM Seeking Committee Members for Study on Ontology Development and Use

NASEM is looking for psychological scientists and others to serve on the committee that will oversee this study. More

National Academies Releases Report on How Behavioral Science Can Reduce National Food Waste

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine released a consensus study report in August detailing strategies for reducing food waste at the consumer level. More

NIH Funding Research on Tobacco Control Policies

Because of the health risks tobacco use continues to pose, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a funding opportunity announcement for research which improves the effectiveness of existing tobacco prevention and control strategies as well as reduces disparities in commercial tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure. More

NIAAA Encourages Research on Alcohol’s Effect on Aging

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has issued a Notice of Special Interest inviting grant applications proposing to research the life and health span effects of alcohol in the context of level of consumption, consumption pattern, and duration of consumption. More

Psychological Science Funders

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

More Reading

Amid Budget Process, U.S. House Underlines Value of Behavioral Science

As the U.S. Congress worked to develop the country’s budget for fiscal year 2021, behavioral science landed critical mentions among lawmakers’ priorities, a reflection of APS’s advocacy work with policymakers. More

APS Stands with International Students Studying in the United States

After fierce opposition from the scientific and academic community, including APS, proposed changes to U.S. immigration policy for international students were quickly dropped. More

A New Force for Behavioral Science in Aging Research

In March, Lisbeth Nielsen took over leadership of the Division of Behavioral and Social Research at the National Institute on Aging (NIA). More

How Age Magnifies Experience: Deconstructing Cross-Cultural Differences in Aging

In exploring aging societies around the world, psychological scientists find significant variability in social relationships and family structures, individuals’ needs and expectations, and potential solutions for maintaining quality of life. Declining fertility rates and each country’s unique situational context point to the need for flexibility with regard to policy development related to aging. More

Want Healthier Americans? Shift the Focus From “Personal Choice”

Popular narratives centering on “free choice” and “personal responsibility” might contribute to high rates of ill health and poor well-being in the United States, suggests a recent article in Perspectives on Psychological Science. The authors, Cayce J. Hook and APS Fellow Hazel Rose Markus (Stanford University), propose shifting to a narrative emphasizing that: (a) health depends on the individual and the environment, (b) health has impacts beyond the individual, (c) individuals can help cultures to support health, and (d) behavior-change policies can benefit health.

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White House Requests Input on Data Repositories

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is looking to hear from the public on what characteristics make data repositories useful for managing and sharing data. More