Division 49 Richard Moreland Dissertation of the Year Award Grant

Division 49 Richard Moreland Dissertation of the Year Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Psychological Foundation Inc
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Summary

The Division 49 Richard Moreland Dissertation of the Year Award, funded by the American Psychological Foundation, recognizes outstanding dissertations by early career psychologists. The award includes a $1,000 prize, a plaque, and a three-year membership to Division 49. Eligible dissertations must have been completed in the previous calendar year and can cover any group phenomena. A committee selects finalists based on submitted abstracts, making this a prestigious opportunity for innovative psychological research.

Overview

The APF Impact APF is a grant-making foundation that funds early career psychologists and graduate students using psychology to solve important problems and improve people’s lives. Division 49 Richard Moreland Dissertation of the Year Award The winner is announced and the prize is conferred at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. The awardee receives a $1,000 award, a plaque, and a three-year membership to Division 49. A committee reviews all the abstracts and selects three finalists, who then submit complete copies of their dissertations for the committee’s evaluation. Please note that applications due on the deadline are for dissertations defended in that year. Funding Amount: $1,000 Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only dissertations that were completed during the prior calendar year are eligible, but the research described in those dissertations can explore any group phenomenon, using any methodology to investigate any type of group.International applicants from countries that have diplomatic relations with the United States and who meet the other eligibility requirements may apply for APF funding.