APS Policy & Position Statements

Position Statements

Statement on Racism, Bias, and Intolerance

The APS Board has approved this statement on racism, bias, and intolerance. Visit Page
APS Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Learn about APS’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of our leadership, membership, activities, staff, and field. Visit Page
Position Statement on Academic Freedom

The APS Board has approved this statement on academic freedom. Visit Page

Policy Statements

APS Calls for Bipartisan Support for Psychological Science

On February 7, 2025, APS began sharing the following statement with federal lawmakers in Congress. The statement encourages lawmakers to sustain the bipartisan investment in scientific research. Visit Page
APS Comments on Framework for NIH Reform

On August 15, 2024, the Association for Psychological Science shared initial reactions and suggestions with the Energy and Commerce Committee. Visit Page
Academic Freedom Is Central to Scientific Progress

APS calls on governments and governing bodies to protect and promote academic freedom around the world. Visit Page
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. Visit Page
APS Provides Recommendations to NSF

NSF has recently asked the scientific community to comment on (1) its strategic planning process for the 2022-2026 period, and (2) how it can expand its efforts to guide internal evidence-building and program evaluation processes. Visit Page
APS Reissues Call for Inclusion of Psychological Science Expertise on COVID Advisory Board

Psychological science expertise is critical to the U.S. COVID-19 pandemic response, argues APS in a new letter to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board. As this important board grows, APS repeats a call that a research psychologist be considered for membership. Visit Page
APS Provides Recommendations to NIH Initiative Combatting Structural Racism

The initiative, called UNITE, aims to understand and address racism in the broader scientific community and more specifically in NIH-supported work. APS’s comments, informed by psychological science, echo the value of improving inclusivity and diversity in science. Visit Page

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Positions on critical issues from the APS Board of Directors and to public bodies.

Positions on critical issues from the APS Board of Directors and to public bodies.

Position Statements

Statement on Racism, Bias, and Intolerance

APS Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Position Statement on Academic Freedom

Policy Statements

APS Calls for Bipartisan Support for Psychological Science

APS Comments on Framework for NIH Reform

Academic Freedom Is Central to Scientific Progress

APS Calls for Psychological Science Representation on U.S. COVID-19 Advisory Board

APS Provides Recommendations to NSF

APS Reissues Call for Inclusion of Psychological Science Expertise on COVID Advisory Board

APS Provides Recommendations to NIH Initiative Combatting Structural Racism

Positions on critical issues from the APS Board of Directors and to public bodies.

Positions on critical issues from the APS Board of Directors and to public bodies.

Position Statements

Policy Statements

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