Government Research, Funding, and Policy

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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
Apply for the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (Canada)

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship program provides support to competitive and promising postdoctoral applicants continuing their research careers. 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

Government Research, Funding, & Policy Webinars

Learn about APS webinars, read summaries of past events, and register for upcoming webinars here More
Million-Dollar Missed Opportunities? Tips for Getting Education Research Funding From NSF and IES

Proposals related to education are often reviewed by interdisciplinary panels that consist of a mix of scientists and educators. More
SOBC 101: Measuring the Mechanisms of Behavior Change

NIH’s Science of Behavior Change initiative aims to support research on the basic psychological mechanisms underlying health behaviors. 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]
New NSF GRFP Solicitation Anticipates More Fellowships for Early-Career Scientists

In a wonderful development for student scientists, the just-issued program solicitation for the GRFP indicates that NSF intends to increase the number of awards award in the upcoming cycle. More
U.S. House Appropriations Report Shows Behavioral Science is a Congressional Priority

Several policy priorities recommended by APS have been included in both the Labor-HHS and in the CJS reports. More
APS Advocates for Psychological Science’s Role in U.S. Health and Human Services

Psychological science provides information that is key to achieving the goals of nearly all HHS programs. More
A Major Boost for U.S. Science Research?

APS supports the National Science Foundation for the Future Act, which would dramatically increase the scope of NSF research and education efforts. More
Open Call for European Research Council Advanced Grants

The European Research Council (ERC) has issued an open call for applications to its Advanced Grant funding scheme. Established researchers who have a record of significant research achievement over the last 10 years are eligible and encouraged to apply. 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
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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

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