Raymond A. Katzell Award in I-O Psychology Grant

Raymond A. Katzell Award in I-O Psychology Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation (SIOP)
Amount: US $3,000
Last Updated: May 19, 2025

Summary

The Raymond A. Katzell Award in I-O Psychology, established by the SIOP Foundation, honors a SIOP member who has significantly showcased the societal impact of I-O psychology research. This prestigious award acknowledges work that enhances workplace satisfaction, efficiency, and overall well-being. Recipients receive a commemorative plaque and a $3,000 cash prize, reinforcing the importance of research-based contributions to public understanding of workplace dynamics.

Overview

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. Raymond A. Katzell Award in I-O Psychology is designed to recognize a SIOP member who, in a major way, has shown to the general public the importance of work done by I-O psychology for addressing social issues, that is, research that makes a difference for people. Raymond A. Katzell was always a strong proponent of the scientist-practitioner model in I-O psychology. His primary research foci during his 27 years on the faculty at New York University were motivation and job satisfaction, the effectiveness of productivity enhancement interventions, and discrimination in employment testing. He was a president of SIOP, a fellow of SIOP, APA, and APS, editor of SIOP’s Frontiers of I-O Psychology series, and winner of SIOP’s Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award. His widow, Kitty Katzell, also a SIOP Fellow, established this award in his memory. The award recipient will receive a plaque commemorating the achievement and a cash prize of $3,000. The Katzell Award Committee will select a SIOP professional member based on the following criteria: The work shown to the general public must be research-based, and its application clearly demonstrated.The work must have an impact on society’s well-being: for example, making work organizations better places to work, more satisfying to workers, more efficient, or creating a service that is beneficial to the public.The demonstration to the public must be widespread, reaching a substantial part of the public.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. A nominated individual must be a SIOP member. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.