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Terrie Moffitt Elected to National Academy of Medicine
APS Fellow Terrie Moffitt has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine in recognition of her path-breaking contributions to psychological science’s understanding of human development… More
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Make Your Voice Heard: Tell NIH You Oppose the Classification of Basic Human Subjects Research as Clinical Trials
NIH has issued a Request for Information asking the community to weigh in on a number of questions related to basic behavioral science, and NIH needs to hear from individual scientists like you that basic human subjects research should not be classified as clinical trials. [More]
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National Academies Release New Consensus Report on How People Learn
The National Academy of Sciences Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences and Board on Science Education have released a consensus report on new advances in the science of learning. [More]
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Upcoming Deadline for NSF’s 2019 Graduate Research Fellowship Program – October 25
The Graduate Research Fellowship Program at the National Science Foundation invites applications for its 2019 funding cycle by October 25, 2018. [More]
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CASBS Accepting Applications for Residential Fellowships
The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University is now accepting applications for residential fellowships for the 2019–2020 academic year. [More]
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National Science Foundation Welcomes Entries for 2026 Idea Machine Competition
The National Science Foundationis accepting submissions for the NSF 2026 Idea Machine, a competition seeking input on promising new directions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics research and education. [More]
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Graphic Warning Labels Linked to Reduced Sugary Drink Purchases
Warning labels that include photos linking sugary drink consumption with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay may reduce purchases of the drinks, a field study shows… More
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RDOC: Bringing Integrative Science to the Classification of Mental Disorders
Learn about the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC), the National Institute of Mental Health's initiative aimed at reshaping mental health research. [More]
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Following New Report, American Academy Issues Call for Support of Language Learning
The American Academy of Arts & Sciences has issued a call to action that encourages leaders to build capacity in languages other than English and supports language learning. APS is a signatory on the call. [More]
Federal Research, Funding, and Policy
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Make Your Voice Heard: Tell NIH You Oppose the Classification of Basic Human Subjects Research as Clinical Trials
NIH has issued a Request for Information asking the community to weigh in on a number of questions related to basic behavioral science, and NIH needs to hear from individual scientists like you that basic human subjects research should not be classified as clinical trials… More
NSF Funding Available for Hurricane Florence Research: Submit by 10/15
The National Science Foundation is offering 1-year grants of up to $200,000 to support research on challenges related to Hurricane Florence, similar events that could occur in coming weeks, and their aftermaths. Psychological scientists interested in receiving NSF support for this research must act quickly, because proposals are due by October 15, 2018… More
NSF Announces New Policies to Protect Researchers From Harassment
The National Science Foundation has announced new efforts to combat harassment of members of the research community. Organizations that receive grants from NSF will be required to report findings of sexual harassment to NSF… More
CASBS Accepting Applications for Residential Fellowships
The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University is now accepting applications for residential fellowships for the 2019–2020 academic year. … More
NIH Requests Feedback on Behavioral and Social Protocol Template
The National Institutes of Health requests input on a new optional template it has developed for NIH-funded scientists to use in writing protocols for behavioral science research… More
Seeing Psychological Science Everywhere
APS President Barbara G. Tversky celebrates the impact of psychological science in art, engineering, and other domains… More