Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award Grant

Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation (SIOP)
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: May 19, 2025

Summary

The Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award, presented by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation, honors outstanding educators in I-O psychology. This prestigious award recognizes individuals with a strong teaching record and dedication to student development. Nominees must be SIOP members demonstrating excellence in teaching I-O psychology courses. The recipient will receive a plaque and a cash prize of $1,500, highlighting their significant contributions to the field and the teaching community.

Overview

NOTE: A nomination letter by a SIOP member is required. Self-nominations are welcome. The SIOP Foundation is committed to improving the lives of workers and the functioning of organizations through the science and practice of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award recognizes an individual who has a record of excellence in teaching I-O psychology, developing students, and serving the teaching community. The annual award will be given to an individual who has sustained experience teaching I-O psychology and developing students in an academic setting. There is no restriction on the specific courses taught or the student level (undergraduates, terminal master’s, or doctoral), only that the courses clearly focus on perspectives or applications of I-O psychology. These individuals excel at making I-O psychology accessible to undergraduates and/or developing the next generation of I-O psychologists. The recipient of the award is given a plaque and a cash prize of $1,500.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only members of SIOP may be nominated for the award.Although evidence of teaching excellence is likely to come from the total of all one's teaching activities, evidence of excellence in teaching I-O psychology courses or related areas is expected. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.