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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

2024 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

Submissions for the APS Student Grant Competition are now open. Submit by December 16 for “seed grant” funding to support your research in its development stages!

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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.

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.
NSF Grant Submission Deadlines

Psychological scientists looking to apply for funding from the US National Science Foundation may be interested in upcoming 2021 deadlines.
Funding Opportunities from the Economic and Social Research Council

Did you know? The Economic and Social Research Council, the UK’s largest organization for funding research on social and economic issues, offers two types of general grants that may be of potential interest to psychological scientists.

Webinars and Workshops

Government Research, Funding, & Policy Webinars

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PSPI Live

This online symposium series takes a deeper look at important papers published in the APS journal Psychological Science in the Public Interest.
Facets of Funding: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Learn about the benefits, eligibility requirements, and details of applying to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program. The 2022 deadline for psychology students is October 18.

Government 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.
Funding and Policy: Will U.K. Psychological Scientists Be Eligible for Horizon Europe Funding?

The issue of U.K. participation in a post-Brexit setting has been complicated by the lack of a formal agreement between the United Kingdom and European Union for participation in Horizon Europe. With the Windsor Framework signed, hope remains that a deal can be reached.
ARPA-H Requests Funding Proposals Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes

The call for proposals is intended to advance breakthrough research and technological advancement that improves health outcomes across patient populations and communities, as well as across diseases and health conditions.
Inside Grants: National Institute of Justice Grant Funding

APS Fellow and James McKeen Cattell Award recipient Gail S. Goodman discusses her NIJ-funded research project, “Long-Term Eyewitness Memory in Children Exposed to Violence.”
Canada Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Funding Opportunities

Psychological scientists conducting research in Canada may find the following opportunities of interest. The Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council offers three standing funding opportunities.
Inside Grants: Institute of Education Sciences Grant Funding

The Institute of Education Sciences and Educational Testing Services collaboration research grant is a $1,399,520 effort toward identifying evidence of collaborative problem solving skills.

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.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Get informed about NIH initiatives, including funding and training opportunities, requests for input, and other news.
European Research Council (ERC)

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Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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National Academy of Sciences (NAS)

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

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